IVF medical expenses
IVF is a high-tech medical technology that helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams of childbirth. However, the medical cost of IVF is not cheap. The following will elaborate on the medical expenses of IVF from different aspects.
Hospital selection
First, the medical cost of IVF is related to the selected hospital. The charging standards of different hospitals will be different. Taking Peking Union Medical College Hospital as an example, the medical expenses for IVF babies are roughly between 100000 yuan and 200000 yuan. Other well-known hospitals, such as Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital and Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, also have relatively high costs.
Secondly, in the process of IVF, multiple diagnoses, examinations and operations are required. These costs are included in the total costs, such as tubal hydrotherapy, ovulation promoting drugs, and in vitro fertilization for IVF. Each cost will increase the total medical costs. In addition, the medical costs of IVF will also increase due to the operation expenses, hospitalization expenses, personalized supplementary fees, etc.
Finally, the geographical location of the hospital will also have a certain impact on the cost of IVF. In the first tier cities, the medical expenses are relatively high, because the medical resources in these cities are relatively concentrated and the equipment level is high. In the second or third tier cities, medical expenses will be relatively low.
medical technology
The medical technology of IVF will also affect the cost. Generally speaking, the success rate of IVF is proportional to the cost. Doctors' skills in selecting the best eggs and sperm, in vitro fertilization process and other aspects affect the success rate. Some new assisted reproductive technologies, such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), will also increase medical costs.
In addition, the equipment and drugs used in IVF are also part of the cost. For example, incubators, ultrasonic instruments, reagents and drugs will increase medical expenses.
Finally, many attempts are needed during IVF, some of which may fail. Each failed attempt will increase the patient's cost burden. Therefore, when choosing a hospital, we should consider not only the cost, but also the success rate and experience of the hospital.
Additional charges
In the process of IVF treatment, some unexpected situations may occur, which may require additional expenses. For example, if IVF couples need to preserve sperm or eggs by freezing, they need to pay additional freezing costs. In addition, some hospitals may provide additional services, such as psychological counseling, nutrition catering, etc., and these additional service fees also need to be paid.
Follow up expenses
After the success of IVF, there are still some follow-up costs to consider. After birth, it may be necessary to carry out neonatal vaccination, daily medical care, etc. These costs need to be borne by the family. In addition, if the child has some health problems during the growth process, further examination and treatment may be required, which will also increase the follow-up medical costs.
To sum up, the medical cost of IVF is relatively high, which is mainly affected by factors such as hospital selection, medical technology, additional costs and follow-up costs. Therefore, before choosing IVF surgery, couples should fully understand the charging standards of different hospitals, consider their own economic situation and comprehensively consider various factors to make a wise choice.
