Cost of IVF (artificial pregnancy)
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who are difficult to conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. Cost is an important factor in deciding whether to choose IVF. For 39 year old women, their fertility is gradually declining, which may require more medical intervention, which will also have an impact on costs. The cost of 39 year old IVF will be described in detail from several aspects below.
Consultation and preliminary evaluation stage
Before IVF, couples usually consult with doctors and make a preliminary assessment. This stage usually includes the collection of medical history, physical examination and disease screening. According to the cost standards of different hospitals and countries, the cost of this stage will generally be between hundreds and thousands of dollars. Some hospitals or clinics provide free services for preliminary assessment.
At the same time, some special examinations may be required, such as blood examination, ultrasonic examination and chromosome examination, to understand the ovarian function and uterine status of women. The cost of these examinations will vary from hospital to hospital and country to country. Generally speaking, the cost of these inspections can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
In addition, some couples may also need psychological counseling to assess their psychological adaptability and understanding of IVF technology. The cost of psychological counseling is usually around several hundred dollars.
Ovulation induction and egg collection stage
Before starting the IVF procedure, women need to receive ovulation induction treatment, and inject hormones to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple follicles. This process involves periodic ultrasound and blood tests to ensure the maturation of follicles. The cost of ovulation induction treatment will vary depending on the hospital and medication program, which is roughly between thousands of dollars and tens of thousands of dollars.
Once the follicle is mature, an egg collection operation is required. This operation is usually performed in the operating room and requires general anesthesia. During the operation, the doctor will use ultrasound to guide the needle to puncture the ovary and extract eggs. The cost of egg collection surgery ranges from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars.
For women with spouses, male semen collection and treatment are also required, and the cost is about several hundred dollars under normal circumstances.
Fertilization and embryo transfer stage
The collected eggs will be fertilized with male sperm in vitro to form multiple fertilized eggs. Next, the doctor will select the healthiest embryo to transplant into the female uterus. This process is usually carried out in the IVF laboratory.
The embryo will be cultured in a test tube for several days, and the cost is usually calculated on a daily basis. The cost is between several hundred and several thousand dollars, depending on the number of hospitals and embryos.
Embryo transfer surgery is usually simple and does not require general anesthesia. Doctors will transfer the embryo through a catheter into a woman's uterus. The cost of embryo transfer surgery ranges from thousands to tens of thousands of dollars. The specific cost varies from hospital to country.
Drug and follow-up consultation fees
In the process of IVF, women need to use some drugs to regulate the ovarian function and prepare the uterus. The cost of these drugs ranges from hundreds to thousands of dollars, depending on the hospital and dosage.
In addition, during the whole IVF process, couples may also need many follow-up consultations and follow-up visits. These consultations and follow-up visits usually include blood tests, ultrasound tests and doctor consultations. The cost ranges from several hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the specific hospital and the number of follow-up visits.
summary
If a 39 year old couple chooses IVF, the cost will depend on many aspects, including consultation and preliminary evaluation stage, ovulation promotion and egg collection stage, fertilization and embryo transfer stage, as well as drug and follow-up consultation costs. The specific amount of these costs will vary depending on the hospital, country and individual circumstances. Therefore, before considering IVF, couples should consult their doctors to understand the costs and possible medical risks in detail, so as to make a wise decision.
