Cost of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for couples who cannot conceive naturally. For 41 year old women, it is difficult to conceive because they are older, so they need to use IVF to realize their dreams of fertility. The expenses of IVF mainly include medical expenses, drug expenses and related inspection expenses.
The first is medical expenses. In general, IVF babies need to be operated in professional assisted reproduction hospitals, and the medical expenses will cover all service expenses required during the operation, such as doctor's diagnosis fees, operating room use fees, nurses' fees, etc. The cost standards of different hospitals are different. Generally speaking, the medical cost is between 30000 yuan and 100000 yuan.
The second is drug expenses. In the process of IVF, a series of ovulation promoting drugs and auxiliary drugs are needed to help women produce enough eggs and adjust the reproductive system. The cost of these drugs is relatively high, usually between 20000 yuan and 30000 yuan. The specific amount of drug costs will vary according to the specific circumstances of each person.
In addition, there are related inspection fees. Before IVF, a series of physical examinations and examinations should be carried out to determine whether women's physique is suitable for IVF. These tests may include blood tests, electrocardiogram, pelvic ultrasound, etc., and the cost is about 2-3 thousand yuan. The cost of the examination will vary depending on the hospital and the specific project.
Procedure of IVF
The procedure of IVF mainly includes the following steps: embryo culture, egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer.
The first is embryo culture. By injecting ovulation promoting drugs to a woman, she can ovulate multiple eggs, and then collect the eggs under the guidance of ultrasound. The collected eggs will be cultured in the laboratory until they reach the state of fertilization.
The second is egg collection. Eggs are usually collected in the female body, and local anesthesia or general anesthesia is required. The doctor will extract the eggs through puncture technology and send them to the laboratory for subsequent treatment.
Then there is sperm extraction. Sperm extraction is generally carried out by manual method or forced ejaculation, and sperm is collected into culture dishes. After sperm collection, they enter the culture dish together with the egg for in vitro fertilization.
The last is embryo transfer. After cultivation, doctors will select one or two embryos with developmental ability for embryo transfer. The embryo is placed into the female uterus through vaginal injection to promote the occurrence and maintenance of pregnancy.
Factors affecting costs and procedures
The cost and procedure of IVF will be affected by many factors. The first is the difference between hospital areas. Hospitals in large cities usually have higher costs because of higher living costs and more advanced medical technology. The second is the experience and popularity of doctors. Experienced doctors are more popular and relatively expensive. In addition, personal physical conditions will also affect the specific arrangement of costs and procedures, such as the need for additional surgery and examinations.
summary
The cost of IVF mainly includes medical expenses, drug expenses and related inspection expenses, with a total cost of about 50000 to 16000 yuan. The procedures of IVF include embryo culture, egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. The specific arrangement of expenses and procedures is affected by factors such as hospital area, doctor's experience, personal physical condition, etc.
Through IVF technology, 41 year old women can have the opportunity to achieve their own reproductive aspirations. However, it should be noted that with the growth of age, the difficulties related to fertility also increase, and IVF cannot guarantee success. Therefore, before deciding to carry out IVF, couples should understand comprehensive information in detail, consult professional doctors, and make psychological and economic preparations.
