Hong Kong IVF: preliminary preparation cost
Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology. Many couples choose this method to realize their dream of becoming parents because of their reproductive difficulties. As an international metropolis, Hong Kong has advanced medical facilities and technology, attracting many couples at home and abroad to receive IVF treatment. Before IVF, certain expenses shall be prepared in advance. The following will elaborate on the cost of IVF in Hong Kong from four aspects: treatment process, medical institutions, other costs and government subsidies.
Treatment process cost
The process of IVF treatment includes preliminary examination, ovulation induction treatment, oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer. These links will involve certain costs.
The first is the preliminary examination fee, which includes physical examination, blood examination, reproductive system examination, etc. of both spouses. The approximate fee is between 2000 and 5000 Hong Kong dollars.
The second is the cost of ovulation promotion treatment, which is to stimulate ovarian ovulation through drugs, and the cost is between 5000 and 8000 Hong Kong dollars.
Then there is the cost of egg retrieval and embryo transfer, including operation cost, anesthesia cost, ward cost, etc., which is about 30000 to 50000 Hong Kong dollars.
Medical institution expenses
There are many well-known medical institutions in Hong Kong providing IVF treatment services, including Hong Kong Women's Newborn Hospital, Hong Kong IVF Center, etc. The cost of different medical institutions varies. Generally speaking, the cost of private hospitals will be higher, while that of public hospitals will be relatively lower.
Private hospitals provide more personalized services, the treatment process is more flexible, and the cost is also higher, about HK $10-200000.
Public hospitals attract many patients who are unwilling to bear excessive costs with their low costs, which are about HK $50000 to HK $100000.
other expenses
In addition to the costs of the treatment process and medical institutions, there are other costs that need to be reserved in advance.
The first is the cost of drugs. Some drugs are needed for ovulation induction treatment, and the cost is about HK $10000 to HK $20000.
The second is the cost of auxiliary technology, such as sperm freezing and embryo freezing, which is about HK $20000 to HK $50000.
Finally, accommodation and transportation costs. Patients from different regions may need to stay in Hong Kong for a long time for treatment, and transportation costs in Hong Kong are relatively high.
Government subsidies
In order to promote the birth policy, the Hong Kong government has also provided certain subsidies for IVF.
The Hong Kong Special Population Subsidy Scheme provides part of the cost subsidy for IVF babies, and patients can receive a subsidy of HK $35000.
The Hong Kong Special Medical Service Scheme provides a full cost subsidy for IVF treatment, but the scheme has limited quota and needs to meet certain qualification criteria.
summary
To do IVF in Hong Kong, we need to reserve certain expenses in advance, including treatment process expenses, medical institution expenses, other expenses and government subsidies. Different expense items are different, and medical institutions and government subsidies also provide different options. These costs need to be known and reserved by couples in advance to ensure the successful IVF treatment.
