How to calculate the cost of IVF?
Test tube baby is a way of baby birth through artificial assisted pregnancy technology. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF needs to undergo a series of medical tests and treatment, so its cost is relatively high. The following details how to calculate the cost of IVF from four aspects.
1. Medical examination and drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of medical examinations are needed first to determine the patient's physical condition and determine the best treatment plan. Common examinations include blood examination, ultrasonic examination, endocrine examination, etc. These examinations usually cost a certain amount of money.
Drug costs are also an important part of the IVF process. Patients need to use some assisted reproductive drugs, such as ovulation promoting drugs and hormone agents, to promote the development and collection of eggs. These drugs are expensive and may require continued use for some time.
In addition, there are some auxiliary treatment and auxiliary technology costs, such as sperm freezing, fertilized embryo freezing, etc., which also need to be included in the total cost of IVF.
2. IVF treatment costs
The cost of IVF treatment includes in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer (ET).
IVF includes egg collection, sperm extraction, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture. These operations require rigorous operation and professional equipment, so the cost is high. In addition, if the patient needs to try many times to get pregnant successfully, then every time they try, they need to pay the IVF fee again.
ET is to transfer the cultured embryos into the uterus of the patient. This operation also requires professional doctors and equipment, and its cost should be included in the total cost calculation.
3. IVF assisted technology costs
In order to improve the success rate of IVF, some auxiliary technologies can be used, such as embryonic chromosome screening, genetic diagnosis before embryo implantation, etc. These technologies help to screen healthy embryos and reduce the risk of transmission of genetic diseases. However, these technologies require additional payment.
In addition, if patients need to use donated eggs or sperm, they also need to pay the donor's fees. These costs may vary from hospital to hospital and from country to country, and patients need to understand them in advance.
4. Hospital and regional differences
The cost of IVF will also be affected by differences in hospitals and regions. Generally speaking, hospital costs in large cities are relatively high, while those in rural areas are relatively low. In addition, the cost of IVF in different countries also varies greatly.
For example, in the public hospitals in China's first tier cities, a complete IVF treatment course requires more than 100000 yuan, while the cost of private hospitals may be higher. In developed countries such as Europe and the United States, the cost of IVF is generally between US $10000 and US $20000.
In general, the costs of IVF include medical examination and drug costs, treatment costs, auxiliary technology costs, and hospital and regional differences. When considering IVF, patients need to know the relevant costs in advance and choose hospitals and treatment schemes that are suitable for their economic conditions and needs.
