Medical expenses of IVF in Japan
IVF is a way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams through assisted reproductive technology. In Japan, the technology of IVF is relatively developed, and many couples choose to receive IVF treatment in Japan. However, IVF treatment requires a certain amount of medical expenses. This article will elaborate on the medical expenses of IVF in Japan from four aspects: medical examination, drug expenses, surgery expenses and follow-up treatment expenses.
Medical examination expenses
In order to ensure the smooth progress of IVF treatment, couples need to carry out a series of medical examinations. These tests include blood tests, reproductive system tests, etc. In Japan, these inspections are relatively expensive. For example, blood examination costs about 5000 yen to 10000 yen, while reproductive system examination costs more than 10000 yen.
In addition, in order to ensure the success rate of embryo transfer, women also need to undergo endometrial thickness tests. The cost of this inspection in Japan is about 10000 to 20000 yen. All these medical examination costs may add up to about 20000 to 30000 yen.
Drug expenses
IVF treatment requires the use of a large number of drugs to promote ovarian ovulation and control endometrial preparation. These drugs are relatively expensive. For example, the cost of ovulation promoting drugs is about 30000 to 50000 yen, and the cost of drugs to control endometrium also needs 10000 to 20000 yen. In addition, in order to increase the success rate of IVF, it is also necessary to use other auxiliary drugs, such as progesterone and progesterone, which cost about 10000 to 20000 yen.
In general, the drug cost may be around 50000 to 80000 yen.
Operation expenses
The core of IVF treatment is in vitro fertilization (IVF). The cost of this operation is relatively high. In Japan, the cost of an IVF operation is about 300000 to 500000 yen. If couples need embryo freezing and transplantation, the cost may increase further.
In addition, some couples may need to perform ICSI or PGD operations, which require additional payment. Therefore, the cost of surgery may become the most expensive part of IVF treatment.
Follow up treatment costs
After the IVF treatment is successful, the couple also need to carry out some follow-up treatment. For example, the cost of pregnancy monitoring is about 10000 to 20000 yen, and the cost of prenatal examination and delivery is about 100000 to 200000 yen.
In addition, if couples want to carry out embryo freezing and transfer operations, they need to pay about 20000 to 30000 yen annually.
To sum up, the medical expenses of IVF in Japan include medical examination, drug expenses, surgery expenses and follow-up treatment expenses. In general, couples may need to pay more than 100000 yen or more to complete a IVF treatment.
Summary
IVF needs to spend a considerable amount of medical expenses in Japan. The medical examination fee covers a series of blood tests and reproductive system tests. Drug costs include ovulation promoting drugs, endometrial control drugs and adjuvant drugs. The most expensive operation is mainly used to pay for IVF and related operations. Finally, the cost of follow-up treatment involves pregnancy monitoring, prenatal examination and delivery. On the whole, IVF treatment is a very expensive medical cost for couples, and their economic affordability and health status need to be fully considered.
