Significance and applicable objects of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for couples or individuals who are not physiologically suitable for natural pregnancy. For example, women may have problems such as blocked fallopian tubes and polycystic ovary syndrome, while men may have abnormal sperm or low quality sperm. IVF technology helps these couples or individuals realize their reproductive dreams through in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and other steps.
Although IVF technology provides new fertility hope for infertile patients, not all infertile patients are suitable for IVF technology. Therefore, if there is any doubt about infertility, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor to determine whether it is in line with the scope of application of IVF through relevant inspection.
For those couples or individuals with normal reproductive system who can conceive naturally, IVF may not be the preferred solution, because it is a complex medical process and involves high costs and certain risks.
Procedures and procedures of IVF
1. Consultation: First, couples or individuals need to see a test tube baby specialist. The doctor will inquire about the patient's detailed medical history and carry out necessary physical examination to understand the patient's conditions applicable to IVF.
2. Physical examination and screening: according to the doctor's suggestion, the patient needs to carry out some necessary reproductive system related examinations, including gynaecological progesterone examination, male semen analysis, ultrasound examination, etc., to assess the fertility potential of the patient.
3. Formulation of technical scheme: The doctor formulates the specific technical scheme of IVF according to the patient's examination results, including the time and method of IVF, embryo culture, embryo transfer and other processes.
4. Confirm the treatment plan: Once the patient and the doctor reach a consensus and sign the relevant agreement, the treatment plan will be confirmed, and specific operation date and time can be arranged.
5. Operation: according to the plan, doctors will take in vitro fertilization, egg retrieval, embryo culture and transplantation and other operations at the appropriate time, and professional doctors will take care of the whole process to ensure the safety and success of the operation process.
6. Follow up and observation: after the operation, the patient will regularly carry out gynecological and obstetric examination, progesterone monitoring and ultrasonic observation according to the doctor's suggestions to ensure normal embryonic development and healthy and stable pregnancy.
Cost of IVF
Test tube baby is an expensive medical technology, mainly including diagnostic fees, drug costs, surgery costs, laboratory costs, hospital costs, etc. The specific costs vary by hospital and region.
Generally speaking, the cost of diagnosis includes the cost of initial diagnosis, examination, testing, etc., which is about hundreds to thousands of yuan. The cost of drugs depends on individual conditions and treatment plans, which may vary from thousands to tens of thousands. The operation cost mainly involves in in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, which is about tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. The laboratory cost mainly includes sperm quality testing, embryo culture and freezing, which is about thousands to tens of thousands of yuan. The cost of hospitalization depends on the rehabilitation status of the patient, which usually ranges from thousands to tens of thousands of yuan.
It is worth mentioning that due to the complexity and high risk of IVF, many hospitals will provide packaged services, including the whole process services from medical treatment to surgery, and provide financial support and psychological guidance.
summary
IVF is a widely used assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for couples or individuals who are not physiologically suitable for natural pregnancy. The procedures and processes include consultation, physical examination and screening, technical plan formulation, confirmation of treatment plan, operation and follow-up observation. The cost is high, including diagnosis cost, medicine cost, operation cost, laboratory cost and hospitalization cost. However, IVF technology provides hope for infertile patients and enables them to realize their dream of having healthy babies.
