What are the medical expenses included in the cost details of third-generation IVF?
The third generation IVF technology is an assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who cannot conceive naturally due to physiological reasons to achieve their reproductive aspirations. The success rate of this technology continues to improve, and more and more couples choose to receive three generations of IVF treatment. However, the cost of this technology is a big test, because it involves multiple links and various medical costs.
First: Cost of hormone therapy
Before the third generation IVF treatment, women will receive hormone therapy to promote ovarian ovulation and increase the number of follicles. These hormones are given to patients by injection. The cost of hormone treatment includes the cost of hormone drugs, syringes and other medical supplies, as well as laboratory costs related to drug treatment. In addition, regular review and monitoring of follicular development are also required during hormone therapy, which will also incur additional costs.
The medical expenses in the cost breakdown of third-generation IVF include those related to hormone therapy. Therefore, when considering the treatment of third-generation IVF, couples need to be fully prepared for these expenses.
Second: cost of ovum retrieval
Egg retrieval is an important step in the treatment of third-generation IVF. During the egg retrieval operation, doctors will use ultrasound guided needle aspiration technology to extract the eggs from the follicles. This operation usually needs to be completed under local anesthesia or general anesthesia.
The cost of egg retrieval operation includes the cost of operation, anesthesia, and the cost of instruments and medical consumables used in the operation. In addition, after the egg retrieval operation, we need to be hospitalized for observation for a period of time, and we need to pay the hospitalization fees and related medical expenses during hospitalization.
Third: embryo culture and transfer costs
After the operation, the doctor will fertilize the eggs and sperm in vitro to produce embryos. These embryos will continue to be cultured in petri dishes for several days until they are suitable for transplantation. The costs incurred in the process of embryo culture and transfer include the costs of embryo culture and monitoring, the costs of culture media and reagents required in test tubes, and the costs of equipment and medical consumables required for embryo transfer surgery.
Embryo transfer is usually a simple operation without anesthesia, but in some special cases, local anesthesia may be required. After embryo transfer, patients also need to take progesterone or other hormone drugs for a period of time to increase the success rate of pregnancy. The cost of these drugs will also be included in the medical expenses.
Fourth: Pregnancy monitoring and consultation costs
After embryo transfer, the patient enters the pregnancy stage. At this stage, the doctor will conduct regular pregnancy monitoring, including ultrasound examination, blood examination, etc. These pregnancy monitoring costs and consultation costs will be included in the medical expenses.
In addition, experts such as geneticists, obstetricians and pediatricians may need to be consulted during pregnancy to ensure the health of the fetus. These consultation fees will also be included in the medical expenses.
summary
The medical expenses in the cost breakdown of the third generation IVF mainly include hormone treatment, egg retrieval operation, embryo culture and transplantation, pregnancy monitoring and consultation. When couples decide to accept the third generation IVF treatment, they need to consider these costs. When choosing a regular hospital for treatment, they need to consult the hospital for detailed cost details to fully understand the costs they need to bear. Only on the premise of making economic preparations can couples better carry out three generations of IVF treatment and realize their fertility aspirations.
