What are the expenses of the second generation of IVF?
IVF is a way to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their dreams of procreation through artificial assisted reproduction technology. With the development and popularization of IVF technology, the second generation of IVF appeared, that is, to avoid the birth of fetuses suffering from certain genetic diseases by selecting the risk of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos. However, the implementation of the second generation of IVF is not simple, which involves a series of expenses. Next, we will elaborate on the expenditure of the second generation of IVF from the following aspects.
1. Diagnosis cost
The cost of the second generation of IVF first includes the related diagnostic costs. In order to screen the risk of embryo chromosome abnormalities, we need to carry out genome analysis and embryo gene screening and other detection projects. These testing items need to be carried out in professional hospitals or laboratories, and usually need to pay a certain fee. For example, the Harry Street Clinic in London provides gene screening services at a price of about 500 pounds (about 4300 yuan).
In addition, pretreatment steps such as Reynold's technology are also needed to select embryos without chromosomal abnormalities and transfer them back to the uterus, so as to improve the success rate of IVF. These diagnostic fees vary from thousands to tens of thousands of yuan depending on the region and hospital.
2. Chemical pregnancy expenses
The second generation of IVF requires the elimination of embryos with chromosomal abnormalities, which is usually carried out by performing chemical pregnancy. Chemical pregnancy is to terminate pregnancy by giving pregnant women a drug to make the embryo fall off in the uterus and be discharged from the body. However, this method may be accompanied by certain risks, so doctors need to guide and monitor it.
The cost of chemical pregnancy mainly includes the doctor's diagnosis and consultation costs, drug costs and nursing costs in the subsequent labor process. Drug costs generally range from hundreds to thousands of yuan, and vary from hospital to hospital.
3. Cost of IVF transplantation
The ultimate goal of the second generation of IVF is to transfer embryos without chromosomal abnormalities back to the mother's uterus, so that they can develop into healthy fetuses. The process of IVF transplantation needs to be carried out in the hospital, which involves the costs of surgery, medicine, monitoring and other aspects.
The operation cost includes the operation cost of doctors, the nursing cost of nurses, and the cost of instruments and equipment used during the operation. The drug cost includes the drug treatment cost before pregnancy preparation and the drug cost in the process of IVF transplantation. Monitoring cost is the cost of monitoring and follow-up of patients in the process of IVF transplantation.
4. Follow up medical expenses
The success of IVF does not mean the end. The second generation of IVF also needs continuous medical monitoring and subsequent expenses.
After the success of IVF transplantation, pregnant women need to carry out prenatal examination and postpartum recovery to ensure the health of the fetus and mother. This involves the hospital examination costs, drug costs, and nutrition supplement costs of pregnant women. At the same time, after the birth of the fetus, it is also necessary to carry out medical monitoring of the newborn and medical care during the growth period, including paediatric examination, vaccination, health care product costs, etc.
summary
The second generation of IVF is a medical technology aimed at reducing the birth risk of fetuses suffering from certain genetic diseases, which involves the costs of diagnosis, chemical pregnancy, IVF transplantation and follow-up medical care. These expenses include professional expenses of doctors and medical teams, drug expenses, equipment and apparatus expenses, monitoring and follow-up expenses, etc. Specific expenses will vary according to the specific conditions and needs of each patient. By understanding the costs of the second generation of IVF, potential couples can be prepared in the decision-making and planning process.
