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Is the medical cost of IVF very high?

Is the medical cost of IVF very high?



Is the medical cost of IVF very high?

IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who are difficult to conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, because it involves many complex medical procedures, the medical cost of IVF is often considered to be very large. This article will discuss whether the medical expenses of IVF are really so high from many aspects.

Expert diagnosis and evaluation

The first step of IVF is usually expert diagnosis and evaluation. Couples need to consult gynecologists and reproductive medicine experts for physical examination and related tests. These experts will make personalized treatment plans according to the specific conditions of the couple. The medical expenses of this process include expert registration fees, examination fees and related drug costs. A study conducted in a famous reproductive hospital in Shanghai shows that the average medical expenditure for expert diagnosis and assessment is 5000 to 8000 yuan.

Hormone therapy and ovum retrieval

Hormone therapy and ovum retrieval is one of the core steps in IVF. This process usually requires taking different kinds of hormone drugs and regular gynecological examinations to monitor the growth of follicles. When the follicle is mature, women need to have an egg retrieval operation. The medical expenses during these treatments include hormone drug expenses, surgery expenses and postoperative rehabilitation expenses. According to the data of the reproductive hospital, the average medical expenses for hormone therapy and egg retrieval are 15000 to 20000 yuan.

Culture and Selection of IVF Embryos

After taking the eggs, the couple's eggs and sperm are fertilized in vitro in the laboratory to form an embryo. Embryo culture and selection is an important link in the process of IVF. In the process of embryo culture, culture medium, incubator, micro liquid nitrogen and other equipment and drugs need to be used. In order to improve the success rate of IVF, some advanced technologies such as embryo blastocyst culture and PGD (embryonic gene diagnosis) may also require additional medical expenses. According to the statistics of the hospital, the average medical expenditure for embryo culture and selection is 8000 to 15000 yuan.

Embryo transfer and subsequent treatment

The successfully cultured embryos will be transferred into the uterus of the patient. This is the most critical step in the IVF process. If the transplant is successful, the woman needs to continue taking pregnancy related drugs and receive regular pregnancy examinations. If the transplantation fails, the couple may need to perform the IVF process again, further increasing the medical expenses. According to the statistics of the hospital, the average medical expenses for embryo transfer and follow-up treatment are 10000 to 20000 yuan.

Summary

To sum up, the medical expenses of IVF are indeed relatively large. Most couples need to pay tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of RMB in the process of IVF, and some couples cannot afford these medical expenses because of their financial burden. However, it should be emphasized that these medical expenses are due to the fact that IVF involves multiple complex medical procedures and related equipment and drugs, rather than the medical industry deliberately raising prices. When carrying out IVF, couples should fully understand and prepare relevant medical expenses, and consult medical institutions and relevant insurance companies to understand the possible reimbursement and allocation of expenses, so as to reduce the economic burden.
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