What is the cost of the first generation of IVF?
Test tube baby is a kind of fertility method realized by artificial assisted reproduction technology. For some infertile couples, it is the hope of getting a baby. However, the cost of IVF is an important consideration. The following will elaborate on the costs of the first generation of IVF from four aspects: medical costs, surgery costs, drug costs and other costs.
1. Medical expenses
IVF babies need medical treatment in professional reproductive hospitals. Medical expenses are an important part of IVF expenses. Generally speaking, medical expenses include consultation fees, expert fees, surgery fees, examination fees, etc. The specific cost varies according to different regions and hospitals.
Taking a well-known reproductive hospital in Beijing as an example, the consultation fee is about 200-300 yuan, and the expert fee varies according to different diagnosis and treatment items. The operation cost mainly includes egg retrieval operation and embryo transfer operation, and the cost is generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan. The examination fee varies according to different examination items, such as ultrasound examination, hormone examination, etc., and the approximate fee is between 1000-2000 yuan.
2. Operation expenses
The operation costs of the first generation of IVF mainly include egg retrieval and embryo transfer. The egg retrieval operation is to take out the mature eggs after ovulation induction and operate with the help of a mirror. The cost of the operation is generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan, including the cost of preoperative examination, narcotic drugs, surgical instruments, etc.
The embryo transfer operation is to transfer the embryo formed after in vitro fertilization into the uterus, hoping to implant and develop into a fetus. The cost of embryo transfer is generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan, which is related to the treatment process and hospital policy. The operation cost also includes the cost of embryo culture, test tubes used in the transfer process and other related costs.
3. Drug expenses
IVF requires a series of drugs for ovulation induction and assisted reproductive treatment. Drug costs account for a large proportion of IVF costs. The specific cost varies according to the dosage and type of drugs used.
Ovulation promoting drugs are mainly used to make the ovary release more eggs to increase the chance of pregnancy. Commonly used ovulation promoting drugs include clomiphene, gonadotropin, etc., with costs ranging from hundreds to thousands of yuan. The cost of assisted reproductive drugs such as progesterone and follicle stimulating hormone is also relatively high, which varies according to the treatment cycle and individual differences.
4. Other expenses
There are some other expenses in the process of IVF, such as examination fees, hospitalization fees, special expenses in the treatment process, etc. These costs vary according to individual circumstances and the course of treatment.
Based on the above four aspects, the costs of the first generation of IVF mainly include medical expenses, surgery expenses, drug expenses and other expenses. These costs vary according to different regions and hospitals. However, generally speaking, the cost of the first generation of IVF is between tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of yuan. Therefore, when couples choose the IVF birth mode, they need to have a certain understanding of the cost and make decisions according to their own economic conditions.
To sum up, the costs of the first generation of IVF include medical costs, surgery costs, drug costs and other costs. The specific cost varies according to regions and hospitals, and generally ranges from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. When choosing the IVF birth mode, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the cost and personal economic situation and make a wise decision.
