Cost of IVF
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is usually used to help couples who cannot conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, IVF is not an inexpensive process. Next, we will elaborate on the cost of IVF from different perspectives.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is one of the most important expenses in the whole process. It includes basic examination fee, tubal patency examination fee, drug fee, egg collection fee, sperm extraction fee, IVF embryo transfer fee, etc. These fees may vary according to different hospitals and regions. Take China as an example, the medical cost of a test tube baby is about 100000 to 200000 yuan.
In addition, the medical expenses of IVF also include postoperative care, pregnancy monitoring and drug expenses, which are additional expenses.
Technical expenses
The success of IVF depends to a large extent on the technical level of hospitals and doctors selected. Some well-known professional hospitals have a high success rate in IVF technology, and they usually charge higher technical fees. In addition, some advanced technical means such as embryo screening, embryo freezing, etc. may increase costs.
Auxiliary treatment expenses
IVF is a long-term process, and sometimes it may require multiple attempts to succeed. Therefore, the cost of adjuvant treatment is another expense of IVF. For example, some couples may need auxiliary treatment, such as psychological counseling, traditional Chinese medicine treatment, nutrition counseling, etc., to improve the success rate of pregnancy. Although these costs are small, they are also part of the cost of IVF.
Follow up expenses
After the success of IVF, the family may have to pay additional fees to take care of the baby. This includes feeding, support, education and medical expenses. These costs are similar to general childcare costs.
Successful sequelae of IVF
Although IVF technology can achieve the fertility aspirations of many couples, there are also some possible sequelae. We will discuss it from both physical and psychological aspects.
Physiological sequelae
Some studies have shown that there may be some physiological differences between IVF infants and naturally pregnant infants. For example, studies have found that IVF babies may have some differences in weight and growth. In addition, IVF may increase the risk of twins and multiple births, which may increase the possibility of premature delivery and low birth weight.
Psychological sequela
For IVF children, they may face psychological problems related to biological kinship and identity. Some IVF babies may be curious about their biological parents, which may affect their identity and family relations. In addition, IVF children may also face social pressure and discrimination.
Summary
The cost of IVF is relatively high, including medical costs, technical costs, auxiliary treatment costs and follow-up costs. When selecting hospitals and doctors, their technical level and success rate need to be considered. The sequelae of IVF success include physiological and psychological effects, such as weight and growth differences, risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, identity and social pressure. For couples, these factors need to be considered comprehensively when deciding to carry out IVF.
