How much is the cost of IVF?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which provides a hope for those couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, IVF is not only a complex medical process, but also needs to pay a certain amount of money. The costs of IVF will be described in detail from several aspects below.
medical expense
The medical expenses of IVF involve many links, including diagnosis, treatment, surgery, etc. First, couples need to carry out a series of tests, such as blood tests, endocrine tests and genetic tests, to ensure that it is suitable for IVF. These inspections usually require payment.
Next is the cost of hormone therapy and ovulation promoting drugs. The price of these drugs is high, and couples need to buy and use them on time according to the doctor's advice to promote the development and excretion of eggs. In addition, surgery is required during egg retrieval, which also requires additional costs.
The last is the cost of embryo transfer and subsequent testing. Doctors combine sperm and eggs to form an embryo, and then implant the embryo into a woman's uterus, which also costs money. In addition, multiple early pregnancy tests may be required after implantation to ensure embryo implantation. All these medical expenses together will be the main expenditure of IVF.
Auxiliary equipment cost
In the process of IVF, some auxiliary equipment is needed to help promote ovulation, collect eggs and implant embryos, which also requires costs. For example, ovulation promoting drug injector, egg collector and embryo transfer tube. These devices need to be purchased or leased in the hospital and used under the guidance of doctors.
Cost of invalid period
IVF is not a successful process, and many couples may need multiple cycles to successfully conceive. If a cycle fails, the couple may need to go through the whole process again, which will lead to additional costs. Therefore, the cost of invalid cycle is also considered.
The cost of invalid cycle mainly includes medical cost, auxiliary equipment cost and drug cost. Some hospitals may provide some preferential policies, such as discount or refund policies that are tried many times, to reduce the financial pressure of couples.
Cost reference of common hospitals
The following is a reference of IVF costs in some common hospitals in China:
1. Peking Union Medical College Hospital: about 200000 - 250000 yuan
2. Shanghai Maternal and Child Health Hospital: about 150000 - 200000 yuan
3. Guangzhou People's Hospital: about 100000 to 150000 yuan
It should be noted that these fees are for reference only, and the actual fees will vary according to the specific conditions of patients and hospitals.
Summary
IVF is an expensive medical process, including medical costs, auxiliary equipment costs and the cost of invalid cycles. However, the specific costs vary from hospital to hospital and from patient to patient. Before IVF, couples should consult their doctors to understand the cost of the hospital and make decisions according to their own economic conditions.
