What is IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a kind of assisted reproductive technology. It combines the mature female eggs with the male sperm in the laboratory to cultivate embryos, and then transfers the embryos back to the female uterus to achieve the process of pregnancy. IVF technology provides a feasible solution for couples who cannot conceive naturally due to various reasons.

The cost of IVF is a concern for many couples. The specific amount of the cost varies according to the region, hospital and case.
What are the main costs of IVF
The cost of IVF mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Medical examination fee: Before IVF, couples need to accept a series of physical examination items, including female ovarian function test, male sperm quality test, etc. The cost of physical examination varies with hospitals and projects.
2. Drug expenses: Test tube babies need to use a series of drugs, including ovulation promoting drugs, anticoagulants, fetal protection drugs, and so on. These drugs have high prices and costs.
3. Operating expenses: The operating costs of IVF mainly include the costs of medical operations such as egg retrieval, sperm collection and embryo transfer.
4. Follow up expenses: If the IVF baby is successfully conceived, several prenatal examinations and medical expenses before, during and after delivery are required.
Specific amount of IVF expenses
The cost of IVF varies from hospital to hospital and from region to region. The following is a reference of IVF costs in some well-known hospitals in China:
1. Peking Union Medical College Hospital: The medical examination cost is about 3000-5000 yuan, the drug cost is about 10000 yuan, the operation cost is about 30000 yuan, and the follow-up cost is about 30000 yuan.
2. Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine: The medical examination cost is about 3000-6000 yuan, the drug cost is about 10000 yuan, the operation cost is about 30000 yuan, and the follow-up cost is about 30000 yuan.
3. Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center: The medical examination cost is about 3000-5000 yuan, the drug cost is about 10000 yuan, the operation cost is about 30000 yuan, and the follow-up cost is about 30000 yuan.
summary
The costs of IVF mainly include medical examination costs, drug costs, operating costs and follow-up costs. The specific amount varies by hospital and region. Couples should know the specific charges of the hospital in advance before carrying out IVF, and choose an IVF scheme suitable for their own economic ability. At the same time, IVF is not only an economic problem. Couples also need to consider many factors, such as physical condition and psychological pressure, and make a decision after a comprehensive assessment.