What is the cost of IVF?
IVF means that the fertilized eggs are cultured and developed into embryos in the laboratory through artificial assisted reproduction technology, and then the embryos are transferred to the female uterus for pregnancy. The success rate of IVF is relatively high, but it is also accompanied by corresponding costs. This article will elaborate on the cost of IVF from four aspects: medical expenses, drug expenses, auxiliary treatment expenses and follow-up living expenses.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is the most important cost in the whole process. The medical expenses include the expenses for examination, operation and use of medical devices at different stages. First, individuals or couples need to conduct detailed physical examination to determine whether their physical condition is suitable for IVF. Later, women need to receive ovulation guidance treatment, which requires periodic ultrasound examination and hormone monitoring, which is expensive. In the process of egg retrieval operation, professional doctors are required to operate and use some expensive medical equipment, so the operation cost is high. In addition, IVF embryo transfer and pregnancy also require multiple medical examinations and consultations, and these costs must also be taken into account.
In China, the medical expenses for IVF vary from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan, depending on the equipment, technology and doctor experience of different hospitals.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of drugs are needed to promote ovarian ovulation and embryonic development. These drugs include gonadotropins, gonadotropins and other adjuvants. These drugs are not only expensive, but also need to be purchased and used regularly, resulting in drug costs becoming another important cost of IVF.
According to the research, the drug cost during IVF is between several thousand yuan and tens of thousands yuan, and the cost difference is due to different personal conditions and doctors' prescriptions.
Auxiliary treatment expenses
In the process of IVF, adjuvant treatment may be needed to improve the pregnancy success rate. For example, after the transfer of fertilized eggs, women can receive progesterone or anticoagulant drugs to maintain pregnancy. The cost of these adjuvant treatments also needs to be included in the cost of IVF.
The cost of adjuvant treatment varies according to individual circumstances, but usually ranges from several thousand yuan to tens of thousands yuan.
Follow up living expenses
After the success of IVF, newborns and patients may need additional follow-up living expenses. These expenses include the daily needs of the newborn, such as nursing supplies, milk powder and diapers, as well as the medical care costs of the newborn. In addition, some test tube babies may need long-term special medical treatment after birth, and these treatment costs also need to be included in the cost.
The subsequent living expenses vary with different personal circumstances and needs, and families need to make adequate budget planning.
summary
The cost of IVF mainly includes medical expenses, drug expenses, auxiliary treatment expenses and follow-up living expenses. These costs vary between each family and individual, depending on the pricing and individual needs of different hospitals. For couples who need IVF, early consultation and full understanding, as well as reasonable budget planning and economic preparation are very important. Only in this way can we better deal with the cost of IVF and improve the success rate of IVF.
