What is the average cost of IVF?
Test tube baby is a method of combining sperm and egg in vitro through assisted reproduction technology, cultivating them into embryos, and then transplanting them into the mother's body to finally achieve pregnancy. However, the cost of IVF varies from country to country and region to region. The following details the average cost of IVF from four aspects: medical costs, inspection costs, drug costs and surgery costs.
medical expense
The medical expenses of IVF mainly include diagnosis and treatment expenses, operation expenses, hospitalization expenses, etc. In China, for example, the medical expenses of general private hospitals are relatively high, while those of public hospitals are relatively low. According to different cities and hospital levels, medical expenses may vary greatly. Taking a Grade III A hospital in Beijing as an example, the medical cost of IVF surgery is about 30000 yuan to 50000 yuan.
In addition, the application of some advanced medical technologies may increase medical expenses, such as gene testing, embryo screening, etc. These additional medical expenses may further increase the total cost of IVF.
Inspection expenses
The multiple examinations in the process of IVF also need expenses. These examinations include blood examination, ultrasonic examination, endometrial thickness monitoring, etc. These tests will help doctors understand the patient's physical condition and develop the best IVF program. According to the charging standards of different hospitals and cities, the cost of these examinations ranges from several thousand yuan to ten thousand yuan.
It should be noted that with the IVF cycle, multiple examinations are sometimes required, which may increase the examination costs.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, many drugs need to be used, including ovulation promoting drugs, anticoagulants, progesterone, etc. The cost of these drugs varies by brand and dosage. Take China as an example, the drug cost may be between several thousand yuan and tens of thousands yuan. This part of the cost is an integral part of the IVF process.
It should be noted that some drugs may need to purchase enough doses at one time, which may increase the one-time drug costs.
Operation expenses
The operation cost of IVF includes egg collection and embryo transfer. Egg collection is generally performed under general anesthesia, and the cost is relatively high, about 10000 yuan to 20000 yuan. Embryo transfer surgery is relatively simple, generally using local anesthesia, and the cost is relatively low.
The cost of surgery is affected by the level of hospitals, regions and materials required for surgery, so there may be large differences.
Summary
To sum up, the average cost of IVF will vary according to different countries, regions, hospitals and other factors. Generally speaking, the expenses of IVF include medical expenses, examination expenses, drug expenses and surgery expenses. Before IVF treatment, patients should consult their doctors and understand the local related costs, so as to formulate a reasonable economic budget and select a suitable hospital.
