Is the price of three generations of IVF relatively expensive in China?
In recent years, with the continuous development of science and technology, the third-generation IVF technology has gradually become a high-profile way to help pregnancy. However, compared with traditional IVF technology, is the price of three generations of IVF relatively expensive? This article will elaborate on medical expenses, technical difficulties, hospitals and other aspects.
1. Medical expenses
As a new generation of assisted pregnancy, the medical expenses of third-generation IVF are generally higher than those of traditional IVF. Among well-known hospitals in China, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, the cost of third-generation IVF is generally more than 300000 yuan, and may vary due to hospital reputation, geographical location and other factors.
First of all, compared with the traditional IVF technology, the third-generation IVF technology has more advanced characteristics, requiring the use of more advanced instruments and equipment and more complex reagents, which undoubtedly increases the cost of medical expenses. Secondly, the third-generation IVF technology is more complex in operation and needs more professional doctors to operate and monitor, which also increases the cost of medical personnel.
However, it is worth mentioning that with the continuous development and popularization of the third-generation IVF technology, its medical expenses are expected to gradually decline. At the same time, social advocacy and government support are also needed to increase the investment in IVF technology to reduce its price and allow more families to benefit.
2. Technical difficulty
Compared with the traditional IVF technology, the third generation IVF technology is more difficult, which is also an important reason for its relatively high price.
The third generation IVF technology involves genetic screening and selection of embryos, including PGS (whole genome screening) and PGD (single gene genetic disease screening). These tests require scientists to conduct in-depth genetic research and analysis on embryos to ensure that the selected embryos have a high potential for healthy survival.
In addition, the third generation IVF technology also involves assisted incubation technology, such as ELANA (external ventricle assisted incubation technology), to improve the success rate of embryo implantation into the uterus. These technologies are difficult and require doctors to have rich clinical experience and advanced technical means.
Therefore, due to the technical difficulty of the third-generation IVF technology, doctors need to invest more energy and time, which also makes its price relatively high.
3. Hospital
The price of third-generation IVF is also related to the reputation and geographical location of the hospital.
Some well-known top three hospitals in China, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, have relatively high prices of third-generation IVF due to their reputation and rich clinical experience in the medical field. However, due to the relatively low level of technology in some local hospitals, the cost of third-generation IVF is relatively cheap.
In addition, the geographical location of the hospital will also affect the price. The well-known hospitals in the first tier cities have relatively high medical expenses due to the large market demand and the relatively tight medical resources. Some hospitals in second or third tier cities have relatively low costs.
4. Other factors
In addition to medical expenses, technical difficulties and hospitals, the price of third-generation IVF is affected by other factors.
For example, the patent fees for the third-generation IVF technology, the coverage of the medical insurance policy, and the attitude of public opinion towards the IVF technology may have some impact on the price.
To sum up, it is a fact that the three generations of IVF in China are relatively expensive. The higher medical cost, greater technical difficulty, hospital reputation, geographical location and other factors will lead to relatively high prices. However, with the further development and popularization of the third-generation IVF technology, and the widespread recognition of the society and the support of the government, it is believed that its price will gradually decline, so that more families can enjoy the pregnancy benefits brought by technology.
