Cost composition of third-generation IVF
Since the birth of the first test tube baby in the world in 1978, the technology of test tube baby has developed rapidly. Nowadays, three generations of IVF have become one of the choices for many infertile couples to pursue fertility. However, the cost of three generations of IVF is relatively high, mainly including the following aspects.
Medical examination and diagnosis expenses
Before the third generation of IVF, both couples need to conduct comprehensive medical examination and diagnosis to ensure that they are suitable for IVF technology. These tests and diagnoses usually include semen analysis, blood tests, women's ovarian function assessment, endometrial thickness tests, and related genetic tests. The cost of medical examination and diagnosis varies from hospital to hospital and region to region, usually about 5000-10000 yuan.
In addition, some couples also need additional gynecological surgery or male reproductive tract surgery to solve potential fertility problems. These surgery costs also need to be added to the cost of IVF.
IVF treatment costs
The treatment process of third-generation IVF usually includes the following steps: ovulation induction, oocyte retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer. This process involves multiple medical operations and technical support, so corresponding costs are incurred.
First of all, ovulation promotion refers to stimulating the female ovary to produce multiple mature follicles through drug treatment to increase the chance of fertilization. This step requires routine drug treatment, and needs to be monitored and adjusted by doctors. The cost of ovulation induction treatment is usually 3000-5000 yuan.
Secondly, egg retrieval means that after the ovary has developed to a certain extent, the doctor will remove the egg by surgery. Egg retrieval is a minimally invasive operation, which requires anesthesia and professional operation of doctors. The cost of egg retrieval is usually 5000-10000 yuan.
Then, fertilization refers to the combination of multiple mature eggs and sperm to fertilize them. This process usually requires in vitro fertilization or selective embryonic meiosis in the laboratory. Fertilization costs vary according to hospitals and technologies, usually 5000 to 10000 yuan.
Finally, embryo culture and embryo transfer refer to the cultivation of fertilized eggs into embryos and the transfer of embryos back to the female uterus. This process also needs to be carried out in the laboratory, and needs doctors to operate and monitor. The cost of embryo culture and embryo transfer is usually 8000-15000 yuan.
Drug expenses
During the treatment of third-generation IVF, a large number of drugs are needed to promote ovarian development, prevent early abortion and improve the success rate of embryo transfer. These drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, progesterone, anticoagulants, etc. The cost of drugs varies according to the type of drugs needed and the dosage used, usually 5000 to 10000 yuan.
Auxiliary technology and postoperative care costs
In the process of three generations of IVF, sometimes it is necessary to use auxiliary technologies to improve the success rate, such as embryo freezing and thawing, and embryo biological technology assistance. The cost of these technologies varies according to the required operation and technical conditions, usually 1000-5000 yuan.
Postoperative care costs mainly include medical monitoring and necessary drug treatment after embryo transfer. These costs vary according to the hospital and the drugs needed, and are usually 2000-5000 yuan.
Summary
To sum up, the costs of the three generations of IVF mainly include medical examination and diagnosis costs, IVF treatment costs, drug costs, and auxiliary technology and postoperative care costs. The cost of the whole process varies according to different hospitals and regions, roughly between 20000 yuan and 50000 yuan. For infertile couples, the third generation IVF is an effective way to obtain fertility opportunities, although it costs more.
