How much medical expenses does IVF need to pay?
Test tube baby refers to the method of achieving fertility through IVF assisted pregnancy under assisted reproductive technologies such as artificial insemination and test tube transplantation. This technology is becoming more and more popular around the world, but the medical cost of IVF is a concern for many families. Next, we will elaborate on the medical expenses of IVF from many aspects.
Diagnosis and assessment costs
Before starting the IVF procedure, doctors usually make a series of diagnoses and evaluations to ensure that the patient's physical condition is suitable for this technology. These expenses include medical history collection, physical examination, endocrine examination, genital ultrasound examination, etc. The charging standard of different hospitals may be different, usually between several thousand yuan and ten thousand yuan. In addition, some IVF clinics may also carry out some additional tests, such as chromosome tests or genetic testing, which will increase further costs.
In addition to the cost of diagnosis and evaluation, IVF may also require auxiliary technologies, such as sperm freezing or egg freezing. These freezing costs usually range from thousands to 10000 yuan, depending on the hospital and the required technology.
Operation cost of IVF egg retrieval
One of the key steps in the IVF procedure is egg retrieval, also known as ovulation induction surgery. This is a minimally invasive operation, which needs to be performed under general anesthesia. During the operation, doctors will use ultrasound guided fine needles to extract eggs. The cost of egg retrieval is usually between tens of thousands yuan and hundreds of thousands yuan, depending on the price level of the hospital and the location.
At the same time, it may be necessary to take some drugs to promote ovarian recovery and alleviate discomfort after ovum retrieval surgery, and these drugs will also increase further costs. In addition, egg retrieval may need to be repeated many times, which will further increase medical costs.
Embryo transfer and observation costs
After the egg retrieval operation, the doctor will transplant the fertilized egg into the uterus, which is the last step of the IVF procedure. The cost of embryo transfer usually ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan, depending on the price level of the hospital and the location.
It may take some time to observe the development of embryos after surgery. During this period, doctors may conduct multiple ultrasound examinations to ensure the healthy development of the embryo. These observation fees also need to be paid additionally.
Other potential expenses
In addition to the medical expenses related to IVF mentioned above, there are also some potential expenses to consider. For example, if complications occur during IVF, additional surgery or drug treatment may be required, which will further increase medical costs. In addition, if the embryo transfer in the process of IVF is not successful, multiple attempts may be required, which means that additional costs need to be paid.
In conclusion, the medical cost of IVF is an important issue to be considered. Costs include diagnosis and evaluation costs, egg retrieval surgery costs, embryo transfer and observation costs, and other potential costs. The specific cost depends on the price level of the hospital and the location. Therefore, before deciding to accept the IVF procedure, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor and understand the relevant costs and insurance coverage.
