Cost and use of IVF
Test tube baby is an assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for patients with fertility disorders or infertility. This technology has made great progress in the field of modern medicine, but it is accompanied by high costs. This article will elaborate on the cost and use of IVF from four aspects.
medical expense
The medical expenses of IVF refer to various medical expenses required for this technology, including operation expenses, drug expenses, examination expenses, hospitalization expenses, etc. These costs vary according to hospitals, regions and individuals. Generally speaking, the medical cost of IVF is relatively high, because it involves multiple gynecological operations, multiple in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, and needs to strengthen the medical team and strict drug management.
First of all, the operation cost is a part of the medical cost of IVF. This technique first requires women to receive ovarian stimulation to promote the development and maturation of eggs. After that, the mature eggs need to be taken out by ovarian puncture. The costs of these surgical procedures include surgical instruments, narcotic drugs and the salaries of medical staff.
Secondly, drug expenses are also an important part of IVF medical expenses. Drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, follicular development promoting drugs and embryo implantation preparation drugs. These drugs are precisely measured and configured to promote the development and maturation of eggs, prevent the early emergence of ovulation period and prepare the intrauterine environment for embryo implantation.
In addition, the medical cost of IVF also includes the cost of multiple examinations. During ovarian stimulation, doctors will conduct multiple B-ultrasound examinations to track the size and number of follicles. In addition, multiple blood tests are needed to monitor the effect of drug treatment.
Assisted reproductive technology costs
In addition to medical expenses, IVF will also involve some costs of assisted reproductive technology. For example, both IVF technology and embryo implantation technology require special equipment and reagents, and the cost of these equipment and reagents will also increase.
In vitro fertilization technology is to combine sperm and egg in vitro, form an embryo, and then implant it into the female uterus. This process involves test tubes, culture dishes, culture media and other equipment and reagents. The cost of these equipment and reagents will also become one of the costs of IVF.
Embryo implantation technology is to implant the combined and cultured embryos into the female uterus. This process requires high-quality embryo transfer catheters and other auxiliary devices. The cost of these devices will also be included in the cost of IVF.
Long term care costs
The cost of IVF also includes the cost of long-term care. After successful embryo implantation, the pregnancy process also requires additional care and monitoring. This process usually lasts from several months to several years, including pregnancy health care, fetal monitoring, maternal nutrition supplementation, etc. These costs will also be included in the cost of IVF.
In addition, some complications may occur during pregnancy, such as premature delivery, placental insufficiency, etc. These situations may require further medical and nursing costs to deal with and cope with.
Psychological counseling expenses
In the process of IVF, patients and their families may face psychological pressure and distress. Therefore, psychological counseling is also an important expense in the cost of IVF.
The success rate of IVF is not 100%. Some patients may need to try many times, which will bring psychological pressure to them. Psychological counselors help patients and their families cope with this pressure and provide emotional support through psychological communication and counseling.
In addition, psychological counseling also needs to be continued after a successful pregnancy, because pregnancy and childcare are also a period when family life is facing changes and challenges. Psychological counseling can help patients and their families adapt to this change and cope with possible difficulties.
summary
The costs of IVF mainly include medical costs, assisted reproductive technology costs, long-term care costs and psychological counseling costs. Medical expenses include operation expenses, medicine expenses and examination expenses; The cost of assisted reproductive technology involves equipment and reagents for in vitro fertilization and embryo implantation; Long term care costs include pregnancy care and complications management; The cost of psychological counseling is used to help patients and their families cope with psychological pressure and distress.
The high cost of IVF is due to the complexity of the technology and the expensive equipment and drugs required. However, for some infertile patients who want to become parents, IVF technology gives them the opportunity to realize their dreams.
