How much money does IVF need?
IVF is a method of using assisted reproductive technology to culture the fertilized egg to a certain stage in the laboratory, and then implant it into the female uterus for pregnancy. With the continuous progress of science and technology, IVF has played an important role in solving the problem of infertility. However, in the process of IVF, many factors need to be comprehensively considered and certain financial resources need to be invested. In the following article, we will elaborate on how much money IVF needs to spend from four aspects: medical costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and follow-up care costs.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is the most important part of the whole process, which includes the doctor's diagnosis, operation costs, testing costs, operating equipment use costs and follow-up costs. Medical expenses will vary according to different hospitals and regions. Taking a Grade III A hospital in Beijing as an example, the basic medical cost of a test tube baby is about 150000 yuan. In addition, if multiple attempts are required, the cost will be higher.
Of course, for some specialized hospitals or private hospitals, the medical expenses are higher, which may range from 200000 yuan to 300000 yuan. Therefore, the selection of appropriate hospitals will also directly affect the financial cost of IVF.
Drug expenses
The cost of drugs needed in IVF is a factor that cannot be ignored. Drug costs include ovulation promoting drugs, drugs for preparing endometrium, etc. The price of these drugs will vary depending on the brand and dosage. Take a tertiary A hospital in Beijing as an example, the drug cost is about 50000 yuan to 100000 yuan, while the drug cost of private hospitals may be higher.
In addition, if test tube babies need to use donated eggs or sperm, they also need to pay the relevant donation fees. These fees will vary according to different countries and regions.
Auxiliary technology cost
IVF also involves some auxiliary technologies, such as laser shedding follicles, embryonic chromosome screening, etc. The cost of these technologies will further increase the cost of IVF. Taking a Grade III A hospital in Beijing as an example, the cost of auxiliary technology is about 50000 yuan to 150000 yuan, with a large price difference. In some private hospitals, the cost of these technologies may be higher.
In addition to the basic auxiliary technology costs, if there is a need to continue spending on frozen embryo preservation, the frozen embryo preservation costs are usually between 3000 yuan and 5000 yuan per year.
Follow up care costs
After a successful IVF pregnancy, pregnant women also need to receive some follow-up care. This includes the costs of prenatal examination, fetal screening, and prenatal pathological examination. Taking a Grade III A hospital in Beijing as an example, these follow-up care costs are about 10000 to 30000 yuan, and the specific costs will vary according to the health status of pregnant women and the region.
In general, the financial cost of IVF is relatively high. In addition to medical costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and follow-up care costs, time and psychological input should also be considered. Moreover, IVF cannot guarantee 100% success, and it may require multiple attempts. Therefore, couples who are ready to try IVF need to make financial preparations in advance and choose their own hospitals and departments according to their own conditions.
Summary
Test tube baby is an important means to solve the problem of infertility, but its process needs some financial support. In terms of medical costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and follow-up care costs, IVF needs relatively high financial resources. Therefore, couples who are going to try IVF in the future need to make financial preparations in advance and choose appropriate hospitals and departments. At the same time, it should also be clear that IVF cannot guarantee success, and psychological preparation and firm determination are required.
