Background of American IVF
In vitro fertilization embryo transfer (IVF-ET) is a common method of assisted pregnancy. This process involves combining eggs and sperm into an embryo in the laboratory, and then transplanting the embryo into a woman's uterus to achieve pregnancy. In the United States, IVF technology is mature and widely used. The following is a detailed introduction to the cost of IVF strategy in the United States from four aspects.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is the largest expenditure in the strategy. In the United States, different hospitals and clinics have different charging standards. Common fees include:
1. Drug cost: A series of drugs to regulate ovarian function and ovulation process are required for IVF. According to different agreements and needs, the drug cost may be between 2000 and 5000 dollars.
2. Operation cost: IVF operation includes egg collection and embryo transfer. The cost of surgery varies by hospital and region, generally between $8000-15000.
3. Testing costs: In the process of IVF, genetic and genetic testing of embryos is required to improve the success rate of pregnancy. These tests may cost between $1000 and $3000.
In general, medical expenses are the most significant expenses in the IVF strategy of the United States. The minimum total expenses can be about 10000 dollars, and the maximum can exceed 30000 dollars.
Fixed expenses
In addition to medical expenses, there are some fixed expenses related to IVF strategy:
1. Consulting fees: Before starting IVF, many couples will consult different professionals, including baby birth experts and psychological consultants. The cost of each consultation is about $300-500.
2. Legal fees: Since IVF involves various legal procedures, such as agreement signing, embryo donation, genetic testing, etc., the lawyer fees are also an inevitable expense in the strategy. Fees vary depending on the service required, typically between $1000 and $3000.
3. Hotel and transportation costs: Since many times of surgery and consultation are required in the hospital, the couple needs to consider the accommodation and transportation costs during the trip. These fees vary by region and accommodation standards, and generally range from $1000 to $3000.
Additional charges
In the U.S. IVF strategy, there are some additional costs to consider:
1. Frozen embryo cost: If there are surplus embryos after the first embryo transfer, the couple can choose to freeze them for future use. Frozen embryos need to pay annual storage fees, about 500 to 1000 dollars.
2. Loss of insurance costs: Some insurance companies do not cover the costs of IVF, and couples need to bear all the costs themselves. In this case, couples need to assess the potential loss and purchase relevant insurance, with the cost ranging from tens to hundreds of dollars per month.
3. Follow up infant support costs: For a successful IVF strategy, couples also need to consider infant support costs, including medical insurance, education, daily life, etc. These costs vary according to individual needs and regions, and need to be assessed according to the actual situation.
Summary
The cost of the US IVF strategy is a huge expense, including medical expenses, fixed expenses and surcharges. Medical expenses are the largest expenses, the fixed expenses include consultation and legal fees, and the additional expenses include frozen embryos and insurance fees. The total cost of IVF in the United States varies from hospitals and regions, ranging from $10000 to $30000. Before conducting IVF strategy, couples should fully understand and estimate relevant costs, and be prepared economically.
