How much does overseas IVF cost?
IVF is a method to help infertile couples achieve fertility by cultivating and developing fertilized eggs in the laboratory and then transferring them to the mother's uterus through assisted reproductive technology. For some Chinese couples, overseas IVF has also become an alternative. However, the cost of overseas IVF varies according to different regions, hospitals and diagnosis and treatment projects.
Cost composition
The total cost of overseas IVF consists of several parts, mainly including medical expenses, accommodation expenses, transportation expenses and other miscellaneous expenses. The first is medical expenses, including diagnostic fees, drug costs, surgery costs, etc. The second is the accommodation cost, which is usually calculated according to the estimated treatment time. If hospitalization surgery is required, the accommodation cost may be higher. The third is transportation costs, including air tickets, visas and other transportation costs. Finally, there are some other miscellaneous expenses, such as international communication expenses, shopping expenses, etc.
In different countries and regions, due to different medical resources and different diagnosis and treatment projects, the cost of overseas IVF is also different. Taking the United States as an example, the following details the costs of overseas IVF.
Cost of IVF in the United States
In the United States, there are some differences in the cost of IVF in different hospitals and treatment projects. Taking a well-known test tube baby center in the United States as an example, its costs can be roughly divided into the following three stages: diagnosis stage, treatment stage and success stage.
The cost of diagnosis phase includes basic disease examination, reproductive hormone examination, endocrine hormone examination, etc., which costs about 2000 dollars. The cost of the treatment phase includes the cost of ovulation promoting drugs, the cost of egg collection, the cost of embryo screening and culture for the survival of the fittest in vitro babies, etc., which costs about 20000 to 30000 dollars. The cost of the successful stage includes the treatment cost of ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy monitoring cost, etc., which costs about 10000 to 20000 dollars.
In addition, accommodation and transportation costs should also be considered for overseas IVF babies. In the United States, accommodation costs are generally calculated at $200 to $300 per day, and transportation costs are based on the actual situation.
Summary
In general, the cost of overseas IVF is relatively high. Not only medical expenses, but also additional expenses such as accommodation and transportation, as well as other incidental expenses related to them, need to be considered. Therefore, when selecting overseas IVF babies, in addition to cost factors, it is also necessary to consider diagnosis and treatment technology, hospital advantages, success rate and other factors. In addition, formal and reputable hospitals should be selected to ensure safety and quality.
