Cost composition of IVF
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who are difficult to conceive naturally realize their desire to have children. However, the costs of IVF are very expensive, and couples need to make adequate budget preparations.
The expenses of IVF mainly include medical expenses, drug expenses and other additional expenses.
1. Medical expenses
The medical expenses of IVF mainly include doctor follow-up, operation expenses, instrument use expenses, etc. Couples need to receive various examinations and treatments in professional reproductive hospitals, and these fees are usually charged according to the project.
First, couples need to have a comprehensive physical examination to ensure that their physical condition is suitable for IVF. These examinations include gynecological examination, male semen analysis, blood examination, etc., and the cost is about 5000-10000 yuan.
Then, couples need ovulation induction therapy. This is a very critical step in the process of IVF, through ovulation promoting drugs to increase women's ovulation opportunities. The cost of this treatment cycle is about 10000-20000 yuan.
Finally, couples need to undergo in vitro fertilization. This operation needs to be carried out under sterile conditions, and the cost includes the use of surgical instruments, doctors' operating costs, etc. The cost of a single operation is between 30000 and 60000 yuan.
2. Drug expenses
Ovulation promoting drugs used in ovulation induction therapy are an indispensable part of IVF, and their costs are usually high.
The price of ovulation promoting drugs varies greatly. Different hospitals, different drug brands and doses will lead to price changes. Generally speaking, the cost of a course of ovulation promoting drugs is between 5000 and 10000 yuan.
In addition, some antiplatelet drugs and hormone drugs will be used during IVF to improve the implantation rate and pregnancy success rate. The cost of these drugs is about 5000-10000 yuan.
3. Other additional expenses
In the process of IVF, there will be some additional costs, such as the cost of frozen embryos, the cost of auxiliary technology, etc.
The cost of embryo freezing is usually between 2000 yuan and 5000 yuan per year. In addition, an embryo preservation fee of 500 yuan to 1000 yuan per year is required. The cost of auxiliary technology is determined according to the specific situation, such as embryo preservation surgery, embryo transfer auxiliary technology, etc.
Expense range of IVF
The cost range of IVF is affected by many factors, including the region, hospital level, doctor experience, patient age, etc.
1. Region
The cost of IVF hospitals in large cities is generally high, while that in relatively small cities will be relatively low.
For example, the total cost of IVF in a Grade III A hospital in Beijing is about 80000-150000 yuan, while the total cost of IVF in a Grade II A hospital in Shandong Province is about 50000 - 100000 yuan.
2. Hospital level
The comprehensive strength of hospitals and the technical level of doctors will directly affect the cost of IVF.
The cost of IVF in a well-known IVF hospital is usually relatively high. For example, the cost of IVF in a well-known reproductive hospital in Shanghai is about 100000 to 200000 yuan.
3. Doctor's experience
The experience and reputation of doctors are also one of the factors that affect the cost of IVF.
Some well-known IVF experts are expensive, but their success rate is generally high, so some couples are more willing to choose these well-known experts for treatment. The cost of these well-known experts is about 200000 to 300000 yuan.
IVF Expense Summary
According to the above cost range, it can be seen that the cost of IVF is relatively high. The specific cost will be affected by many factors, such as region, hospital level, doctor experience, etc. Generally speaking, couples need to prepare at least 50000 to 150000 yuan for a test tube baby.
Therefore, for couples preparing for IVF, it is very important to make adequate budget in advance. They can choose to have a comprehensive understanding when comparing hospitals, negotiate costs with hospitals, and choose hospitals and doctors that are suitable for their own economic affordability.
