How much does IVF cost?
As an assisted reproductive technology, IVF is designed to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, this technology is not cheap and involves various costs. This article will elaborate on the cost of IVF from four aspects: medical costs, auxiliary drug costs, surgery costs and follow-up costs.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is one of the larger costs. First, a series of examinations need to be carried out, including a comprehensive examination of the reproductive system, endocrine examination, etc. The cost of these examinations will vary according to the hospital and the examination items. In addition, a series of auxiliary technologies are needed, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), embryo freezing, embryo implantation, etc. The cost of these technologies will also affect the price of IVF.
Taking a provincial maternity hospital as an example, the medical cost of IVF is between 100000 yuan and 200000 yuan. This fee includes examination, surgery and follow-up after surgery.
Auxiliary drug expenses
In the process of IVF, some adjuvant drugs are usually needed to help regulate ovarian function, promote follicle growth and control ovulation time. These adjuvant drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), etc.
The cost of adjuvant drugs varies with brand and dose. Take the commonly used ovulation promoting drugs for example, the cost is usually between 2000 yuan and 5000 yuan. In addition, the use cycle of adjuvant drugs will also have an impact on the cost, which usually requires multiple cycles to achieve the desired effect, so the cost will also increase accordingly.
Operation expenses
The operation cost of IVF mainly refers to the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF). This operation requires collecting female eggs, combining them with male sperm in a test tube, cultivating embryos and then implanting them. The cost of surgery is related to hospitals and regions, generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
Follow up expenses
After IVF surgery, a period of follow-up and examination is needed to ensure the successful implantation of embryos and the healthy development of the fetus. These follow-up expenses are usually included in the medical expenses, but some additional expenses may also be required, such as prenatal ultrasound examination fees. These follow-up fees are subject to the requirements of the hospital and the doctor, and can be communicated and negotiated with the doctor.
Summary
To sum up, the expenses of IVF involve medical expenses, auxiliary drug expenses, surgery expenses and follow-up expenses. Medical expenses include examination and operation expenses, usually between 100000 yuan and 200000 yuan; The cost of auxiliary drugs varies with the brand and use cycle; The operation cost mainly refers to the in vitro fertilization (IVF) operation cost, which is generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan; Follow up costs are usually included in medical costs, but may also incur additional costs. For those who want to master the cost of IVF, it is suggested that both the husband and wife should know the charging standards of different hospitals in advance, and communicate and negotiate with doctors in detail, so as to plan and master the cost of IVF reasonably.
