Cost of IVF
IVF, or assisted reproductive technology, refers to the artificial combination of eggs and sperm into an embryo, which is then implanted into a woman's uterus to continue its development. To participate in IVF, a certain amount of money needs to be invested. The following is a detailed description of medical expenses, drug expenses, auxiliary treatment expenses and time costs.
medical expense
IVF is a complex medical operation that needs to be carried out in hospitals, so the medical costs are high. First of all, a series of examinations and consultations need to be carried out, such as ultrasonic examination, sperm quality examination, hormone level examination, etc. The cost of these examinations will vary according to different hospitals and regions. Secondly, multiple IVF operations are required, and the operation costs, medical equipment use costs, anesthesia costs, etc. generated by each operation will also increase the overall medical costs. In addition, with the continuous development of IVF technology, the application of some advanced technologies will also increase medical costs.
However, different hospital pricing and policies will also have an impact on medical expenses. Taking a famous hospital in Beijing as an example, its medical expenses are roughly as follows: the basic examination cost is between 1000-3000 yuan, the operation cost is about 30000 to 60000 yuan, and the drug cost is about 30000 to 30000 yuan. These costs are for reference only, and the actual costs need to be specifically inquired according to the pricing policy of the local hospital.
Drug expenses
The IVF operation requires a large number of drugs, and drug costs are also one of the important costs of participating in IVF. Drug costs include hormone drugs, ovulation guidance drugs, anticoagulant drugs, etc. The dosage and use time of these drugs will vary from person to person, resulting in differences in costs. According to the number of repeated attempts and the use of dose, the drug cost per cycle is usually between 20000 yuan and 30000 yuan.
In addition, the cost of some auxiliary drugs also needs to be considered, such as fetal protection drugs, anti infective drugs, etc. The use of these drugs is usually judged and decided according to personal circumstances.
Auxiliary treatment expenses
In the process of IVF, some auxiliary treatment measures may be needed to improve the success rate or reduce possible complications. For example, progesterone and progesterone support therapy may be required after embryo transfer to maintain embryo implantation and development; In addition, in order to reduce the risk of embryo shedding, embryo chromosome screening can be carried out before embryo transfer, and these auxiliary treatments usually increase the overall cost.
In addition, adjuvant treatment also includes adjustment of living habits and psychological counseling. For example, prospective parents need to follow healthy eating habits, maintain good work and rest times, and make emotional adjustments, which may require additional investment.
Time cost
It takes a lot of time to participate in IVF. First of all, we need to accept various examinations and consultations in the hospital, which requires a lot of time. Secondly, before IVF operation, women need to conduct ovulation guidance and egg collection, which usually takes 7-10 days, during which they need to go to the hospital every day for monitoring and treatment. This is followed by embryo culture and embryo transfer, which generally takes 3-5 days. At the same time, the success rate of the whole IVF cycle is usually low, and multiple attempts may be required. Each attempt is usually 2-3 months apart, further increasing the time cost.
To sum up, participation in IVF requires a certain amount of investment. Medical expenses, drug expenses, auxiliary treatment expenses and time costs are the main factors affecting the total capital investment. Although it is expensive and time-consuming, IVF technology is an important medical progress that brings hope to many infertile patients.
