How high is the total cost of IVF?
Test tube baby is a method to help infertile couples achieve fertility through scientific and technological means. Although it has brought hope to those couples who are eager to become parents but face fertility barriers, the cost of IVF is relatively high. This article will elaborate on the total cost of IVF from the aspects of medical expenses, auxiliary technology expenses, drug expenses and medical expenses in the later period of infants.
medical expense
The core of IVF is in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. These processes need to be carried out in hospitals. Therefore, medical expenses are a major expense of IVF. Generally speaking, the medical expenses of IVF include prenatal examination, ovulation monitoring, egg retrieval process, egg fertilization and embryo culture. On average, these medical expenses are between 100000 and 200000 yuan. Of course, the specific cost will also be affected by the hospital's geographical location, reputation, medical level and other factors.
In addition, medical expenses in some special cases will increase, such as embryo gene screening or embryo chromosome abnormality inspection. These additional inspection items will add tens of thousands of yuan on the original basis.
To sum up, the medical cost of IVF is an expenditure that cannot be ignored, and it needs to be fully considered by couples when deciding to carry out IVF.
Auxiliary technology cost
In addition to medical expenses, IVF also needs some auxiliary technologies, such as pregnancy aids, IVF Petri dishes, etc. These auxiliary technology costs mainly include expenses for artificial insemination, IVF culture medium and cell culture.
In the case of IVF, it is one of the early preparations for IVF. Generally speaking, the cost of an artificial insemination is between 5000 yuan and 10000 yuan. In addition, the culture medium and cell culture medium of test tube baby are also indispensable, and their prices are relatively expensive.
Therefore, the cost of assistive technology is also an important part of the total cost of IVF.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of drugs are also needed to regulate the ovarian function of the woman and increase the number of follicles. These drug costs are also an important expense of IVF.
Generally speaking, the drugs for IVF are calculated and prescribed accurately by doctors, and the type and amount of drugs used may vary depending on individual circumstances. On average, the drug cost of IVF is about 20000 to 40000 yuan.
Therefore, when deciding to carry out IVF, couples also need to understand and prepare for drug costs.
Postnatal medical expenses
After the success of IVF, the later medical treatment of the baby is also needed, which is part of the total cost of IVF. The later medical treatment of infants mainly includes follow-up after birth, newborn screening, immunization, etc.
Generally speaking, it is difficult to estimate the later medical expenses of infants, because the health status of each baby is different, and the medical items needed are also different. However, parents need to take this part of the cost into full consideration to ensure good medical security for infants.
summary
To sum up, the total cost of IVF mainly includes medical expenses, auxiliary technology expenses, drug expenses and medical expenses for later infants. Medical expenses are the core expenses of IVF, among which auxiliary technology expenses and drug expenses are important components. However, the later medical expenses of infants cannot be ignored. Through reasonable budget and planning, couples can better prepare for the total cost of IVF and make efforts for their dreams.
