Cost composition of the second generation of IVF
In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method to help infertile couples achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization (IVF). With the continuous development of science and technology, IVF has also entered the second generation, including embryo screening, gene testing and so on, which has further improved the success rate. However, the cost of the second generation of IVF also increases. The following will elaborate on the cost composition of the second generation of IVF from various aspects.
Hospital expenses
Among the expenses of the second generation of IVF, hospital expenses are an important part. First of all, it includes examination fees, gynecological fees, reproductive endocrine outpatient fees, etc. These expenses mainly include physical examination for couples, understanding the causes of fertility disorders, and formulating follow-up treatment plans. Secondly, it also includes the cost of surgery. IVF babies need to be fertilized and transferred by IVF technology, and the operation cost is the charge for this process. Different hospitals have different cost standards. Some well-known hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, have relatively high costs.
In addition, the hospital fees for IVF also include bed fees, laboratory fees, medicine fees, etc. Test tube babies need to be monitored for a long time in the hospital, and need to occupy hospital beds, so there will be bed costs. The test fee is the charge for the test items involved in the process of embryo culture, embryo transfer and pregnancy testing. In addition, IVF infants need to use a series of drugs for adjuvant treatment, including ovulation promoting drugs, progesterone, etc. The cost of these drugs also needs to be included.
Auxiliary technology cost
In addition to hospital costs, the costs of the second generation of IVF also include auxiliary technology costs. The second generation of IVF uses new technical means, such as embryo screening, gene testing, etc. Embryo screening can help couples select the healthiest embryos for transplantation, improving the success rate, but this technology also requires additional costs. Gene testing can screen genetic diseases and detect chromosomal abnormalities to help couples understand the possibility of carrying genetic disease risks, but this technology is expensive.
In addition, the second generation of IVF may also involve other auxiliary technologies, such as frozen storage of fertilized eggs and improvement of embryo implantation procedures, which will increase the cost of IVF. However, with the continuous progress of technology, the cost of assistive technology is also gradually declining, making more couples able to bear the cost of IVF.
Applicable expenses for infants
In addition to hospital costs and auxiliary technology costs, the cost of the second generation of IVF also includes the cost applicable to infants. The success rate of IVF is not 100%, so some couples may need to try IVF several times. Each attempt requires a certain amount of money, including hospital fees, assistive technology fees and baby application fees. The applicable expenses for infants refer to the expenses for prenatal examination, health care during pregnancy and delivery after successful pregnancy.
Summary
The expenses of the second generation of IVF mainly include hospital expenses, auxiliary technology expenses and infant application expenses. Hospital expenses include examination expenses, operation expenses, bed expenses, etc. Auxiliary technology costs include embryo screening, gene testing, etc. The applicable expenses for infants include the expenses for multiple attempts, prenatal examination, pregnancy health care, etc. Although the cost of IVF is relatively high, with the development of technology and the decrease of cost, more couples have the opportunity to realize their fertility aspirations through IVF.
