Is the cost of a generation of IVF moderate?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which combines sperm and egg through in vitro fertilization, and then transfers the fertilized egg into the uterus to achieve pregnancy. As a high-tech medical technology, the cost of IVF is a concern of many families. This article will elaborate on the costs of the first generation IVF from four aspects: medical costs, surgery costs, drug costs and follow-up treatment costs.
medical expense
The medical expenses of the first generation of IVF include the expenses for initial diagnosis, examination, gynecology and obstetrics. In China, the costs of different hospitals may vary. Generally, the costs of the more well-known tertiary hospitals are relatively high. Taking a public hospital in Beijing as an example, the initial diagnosis fee is about 200 yuan, and the cost of each examination is about 300 yuan. In addition, if you need to do some special examinations, such as hormone examination, ovarian ultrasound examination, etc., the cost will increase.
Operation expenses
The cost of IVF surgery mainly includes egg retrieval surgery and embryo transfer surgery. The ovum retrieval operation is to extract the well developed follicle from the female ovary for in vitro fertilization. The cost of this operation is generally about 20000 yuan, including the cost of surgery, anesthesia, materials, etc. The embryo transfer operation is to implant the fertilized egg into the female uterus, and the operation cost is generally about 10000 yuan.
Drug expenses
Some drugs need to be used in the process of IVF, including ovulation promoting drugs, ovulation promoting injections, pregnancy promoting drugs, etc. The cost of these drugs is relatively high. Taking a private hospital in Beijing as an example, the cost of drugs to be used is about 30000 yuan. However, the cost of drugs varies due to individual differences and different hospitals, and families need to budget according to specific circumstances.
Follow up treatment costs
Follow up treatment costs of the first generation of IVF mainly include follow-up after embryo transfer, examination during pregnancy and maternal health care. These costs are not included in the cost of IVF surgery, and families need to calculate separately. Taking a private hospital as an example, the cost of each follow-up after embryo transfer varies from 200-500 yuan, and the cost of examination during pregnancy varies from individual to individual.
Summary
Considering the costs of the first generation of IVF, it can be said that the costs are moderate. Although the cost is high, with the progress of medical technology and market competition, the cost of IVF has a lot of room for decline compared with the past. Moreover, the success rate of a generation of IVF babies is also increasing, providing a feasible choice for families eager to have healthy babies. Therefore, although the cost may be a burden for some families, the cost of a generation of IVF is moderate relative to important fertility opportunities and the construction of happy families.
