What are the costs of IVF?
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, in the process of IVF, certain fees need to be paid. The following will elaborate on IVF costs from four aspects: hospital costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and follow-up costs.
Hospital expenses
In the process of IVF, it is first necessary to select a formal IVF specialist hospital to ensure the safety and success rate of the operation. Hospital expenses include expert consultation fees, testing fees, surgery fees, etc. Expert consultation fees vary according to hospital reputation and doctor experience, usually between 500 and 1000 yuan. The testing cost covers blood examination, ultrasonic examination, endocrine, genetics and other items, and the cost is generally between 2000 and 5000 yuan. The operation cost is the most expensive part of the whole IVF process, generally between 20000 and 80000 yuan.
In addition, there are also auxiliary examination costs, such as semen thawing and treatment, ovarian stimulation monitoring, etc. These costs vary according to hospitals and specific projects, usually between 5000 and 15000 yuan.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, drugs are essential. It mainly includes contraceptives, ovulation promoting drugs, ovulation promoting inhibitors, luteinizing hormone, etc. Drug costs vary according to individual physiological conditions and specific dosage, generally between 2000 and 10000 yuan. In addition, there are some auxiliary drugs, such as vitamins and calcium, which cost between 500 and 2000 yuan.
Auxiliary technology cost
In vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may also require additional assistive technologies. These technologies involve the use of laboratories and equipment, so additional costs will be incurred. Generally speaking, the cost of auxiliary technology is between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
In addition, the cost of frozen embryos also needs to be considered, because there may be surplus embryos in IVF. The cost of frozen embryos varies according to the number of frozen embryos and the length of storage time, generally between 1000-5000 yuan.
Follow up expenses
After the IVF process is successful, some follow-up fees need to be paid. First, the cost of embryo transfer is generally between 5000 and 10000 yuan. Then comes the cost of prenatal examination during pregnancy, including regular prenatal examination, ultrasound examination, etc. The cost is between 2000 and 5000 yuan. Finally, the cost of delivery is between 5000 and 20000 yuan in regular hospitals.
To sum up, IVF costs include hospital costs, drug costs, auxiliary technology costs and follow-up costs. Every aspect will incur certain costs, so couples need to carefully assess their economic situation and make adequate preparations before IVF.
