What aspects does IVF cost include?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is widely used in couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, the cost of IVF will deter many people. So, what aspects does IVF cost include? The following will elaborate on medical expenses, drug expenses, testing expenses and surgery expenses respectively.
medical expense
The IVF operation requires relevant treatment and operation in professional hospitals. Medical expenses usually include doctor's diagnosis, a series of physical examinations before the operation, medical care during the operation, and follow-up and recovery after the operation. The specific amount of medical expenses varies from hospital to hospital, generally more than 100000 yuan.
For example, the cost of IVF in a Grade III A hospital in Beijing is about 150000 yuan, including the medical cost of the primary challenge IVF surgery. In addition, costs for anti rejection treatment, supportive treatment and postoperative follow-up are also required.
It should be noted that IVF surgery has certain risks and failure rates, which may require multiple operations to successfully conceive, so the medical expenses will also increase accordingly.
Drug expenses
In IVF surgery, drugs are an essential part. The purpose of medication is to regulate women's menstrual cycle and promote ovarian ovulation. Commonly used drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, progesterone, estrogen and progesterone.
The cost of drugs varies with the type, dosage and use period of drugs. Generally speaking, the drug cost is about several thousand to ten thousand yuan.
Taking a large hospital in Shanghai as an example, the drug cost for IVF is about 5000 to 10000 yuan, which may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Testing expenses
During IVF surgery, multiple tests are required to ensure the success rate of the surgery. For example, blood and urine tests, including estrogen, progesterone and follicle stimulating hormone, are required during the ovulation phase of women's ovaries.
In addition, men also need to conduct semen testing to assess their sperm quality and quantity. These tests are very important to ensure the smooth operation.
The cost of testing varies according to different hospitals and testing projects, generally ranging from hundreds to 1000 yuan. For example, the cost of IVF test in a top three hospital in Guangzhou is about 800 yuan.
Operation expenses
IVF surgery usually requires ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo transfer and other stages. These operations need to be carried out in the operating room and operated by professional doctors.
The operation cost varies according to the complexity of the hospital and the operation, generally between several thousand yuan and ten thousand yuan. For example, the operation cost of a professional IVF hospital in Hangzhou is about 5000 to 10000 yuan.
Summary
IVF expenses include medical expenses, drug expenses, testing expenses and surgery expenses. Medical expenses are the basic expenses for IVF operation. Drug expenses are used to regulate women's menstrual cycle and promote ovarian ovulation. Testing expenses are used to ensure the success of the operation. Operation expenses are the expenses for the operation. The cost varies greatly among hospitals and regions, but generally speaking, the cost of IVF is more than 100000 yuan.
Therefore, before choosing IVF surgery, couples need to fully understand the costs and assess their own economic conditions. At the same time, we should also be aware of the uncertainty and risks of IVF surgery and be prepared for ourselves.
