Composition of IVF expenses
IVF refers to the technology to complete fertilization and embryo culture in vitro through assisted reproduction technology, and then implant the embryo into the mother's uterus, so as to achieve pregnancy and fertility. IVF surgery is a complex and expensive medical service, which involves many aspects.
Medical examination and evaluation expenses
Before IVF, doctors usually conduct a series of physical examinations and evaluations on couples to determine whether they are suitable for IVF surgery. These examinations usually include hormone examination, genital examination, semen analysis, etc. In addition, there are some special inspection and evaluation items, such as prenatal genetic counseling and genetic testing. The cost of these inspection and evaluation projects will directly affect the total cost of IVF.
For example, when performing IVF surgery in a famous hospital in Beijing, the cost of medical examination and evaluation is usually between 5000 yuan and 10000 yuan. Among them, the cost of basic hormone examination and genital examination is about 3000 yuan, the cost of semen analysis is about 500 yuan, and the cost of prenatal genetic counseling and genetic testing is about 2000 yuan.
Assisted reproductive technology costs
Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is a key link in IVF, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. First, IVF technology involves multiple steps, including hormone therapy, superovulation and egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization of sperm and eggs, and embryo culture and selection. Each of these steps requires special equipment and drugs, so the cost is high. Secondly, embryo transfer is the implantation of cultured embryos into the mother's uterus. It usually requires multiple embryo transfers to succeed, which will also increase costs.
Taking a general hospital in Shanghai as an example, the cost of assisted reproductive technology is usually between 20000 yuan and 40000 yuan. Among them, the cost of IVF technology accounts for the majority, about 15000 to 30000 yuan, while the cost of embryo transfer is about 5000 to 10000 yuan.
Drug expenses
IVF surgery requires a series of drugs to promote ovarian ovulation, control the cycle and regulate hormone levels. These drugs usually include ovulation promoting drugs, drugs for preparation before ovulation and hormone replacement therapy after embryo transfer. The amount of drug costs depends on personal circumstances and the type and dosage of drugs used.
Taking a special hospital in Guangzhou as an example, the drug cost is usually between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan. Among them, the cost of ovulation promoting drugs is about 6000 to 8000 yuan, the cost of drugs for preparation before ovulation is about 2000 to 3000 yuan, and the cost of hormone replacement therapy after embryo transfer is about 2000 to 4000 yuan.
Follow up treatment and pregnancy monitoring costs
After successful IVF surgery, pregnancy monitoring and some follow-up treatments, such as hormone supplementation and anticoagulant therapy, are also needed. These costs are related to the progress of pregnancy and individual conditions, and may change to some extent.
After IVF surgery in a Grade III A hospital in Chengdu, the cost of pregnancy monitoring and follow-up treatment is usually between 5000 yuan and 10000 yuan. Among them, the cost of pregnancy monitoring is about 2000 to 4000 yuan, and the cost of follow-up treatment is about 3000 to 6000 yuan.
Summary
The cost of IVF mainly includes medical examination and evaluation cost, assisted reproductive technology cost, drug cost, follow-up treatment and pregnancy monitoring cost. The cost of medical examination and evaluation is a necessary step before IVF, the cost of assisted reproductive technology is a key link to achieve IVF, and the cost of drugs and follow-up treatment and pregnancy monitoring is a necessary support after IVF. The costs of different hospitals and regions will vary, but in general, IVF is an expensive medical service.
