Composition of IVF expenses
Test tube baby is a kind of assisted reproductive technology to help infertile couples achieve their reproductive aspirations. Gong Han is a common cause of IVF, which means that the endometrium is weak enough to support embryo implantation. If couples encounter this problem, they may need to achieve fertility through IVF. The cost of IVF can be divided into the following four aspects:
1. Diagnosis cost
Before IVF treatment, couples need to carry out a series of examinations and diagnoses to determine the cause of infertility. This includes gynecological examination, semen analysis, endocrine examination, etc. These tests will incur costs, so before starting IVF treatment, you need to understand these diagnostic costs and make preparations.
In some cases, more complex examinations may be required, such as tubal hydrotherapy, ovarian stimulation monitoring, etc. These additional inspections will also increase costs.
Some hospitals provide package fees, including examinations in multiple links. Some hospitals charge for each individual examination.
2. Operation expenses
The core technology of IVF is in vitro fertilization, including egg retrieval and sperm injection. These operations need professional doctors and medical equipment to complete.
Egg retrieval is an invasive operation that needs to be performed under anesthesia. Operation expenses include anesthesia expenses, surgical instrument expenses and doctor's technical expenses.
Sperm injection is to combine the extracted egg with sperm, and this process also requires specific medical equipment and professionals. The cost of sperm injection usually includes the cost of culture medium and syringe.
3. Embryo culture expenses
After in vitro fertilization, the obtained fertilized eggs need to be cultured in a petri dish. This process takes some time, usually 2-5 days. During embryo culture, doctors will evaluate the quality of embryos and select the best embryos to transfer back to the mother.
The cost of embryo culture includes the cost of culture medium and the use of incubator.
4. Transplantation cost
After the embryo culture is completed, the doctor will select the best embryo for transplantation. The transplantation process is relatively simple and usually does not require anesthesia. The cost of transplantation includes the technical cost of doctors and the cost of instruments used.
At the same time, the cost of IVF also includes drug costs, bed costs, follow-up costs and other costs.
Cost introduction of common IVF hospitals
The following is a reference to the costs of some well-known IVF hospitals in China. These costs may vary due to regional and hospital factors:
1. Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Peking Union Medical College Hospital is one of the well-known general hospitals in China, with rich experience in the field of IVF. The cost of IVF in this hospital is about 200000 yuan.
2. The First People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University
The First People's Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University is also a hospital specializing in IVF treatment, with a cost of about 150000 yuan.
3. Guangzhou First People's Hospital
The First People's Hospital of Guangzhou also has a high reputation in the field of IVF, with a cost of about 100000 yuan.
It should be noted that the above fees are only for reference, and the specific fees should be determined according to the specific conditions of patients and the preferential policies of the hospital.
Summary of IVF expenses
The cost of IVF mainly includes the cost of diagnosis, surgery, embryo culture and transplantation. The cost of different hospitals varies, and the cost reference of common hospitals is between 100000 yuan and 200000 yuan. The cost of IVF is relatively high, which requires couples to have a detailed understanding and preparation before IVF treatment.
The high cost of IVF is mainly due to the complexity of its technology and the medical resources consumed, including professional doctors, medical equipment, drugs and culture media. Despite the high cost, IVF is an effective way to solve the fertility problem of infertile couples, helping many couples realize their dream of becoming parents.
