How big is the cost of IVF?
IVF refers to the use of assisted reproductive technology in the process of in vitro fertilization, the transfer of fertilized eggs into the uterus of women. This technology has been widely used in many infertile patients, but the cost of IVF has also become the focus of many couples. This article will elaborate on the scale of IVF expenses from different perspectives.
medical expense
The medical expenses of IVF include various expenses. First, a series of examinations and tests need to be carried out to ensure that the patient's physical condition is suitable for IVF. These inspections usually cost some money. Secondly, the operation cost of assisted reproductive technology is also an important part of the cost of IVF. The cost includes IVF, embryo culture, transplantation and other processes of IVF, and various drugs and devices required will also increase the cost. In addition, the success rate of IVF is generally low, so it often requires multiple attempts, which will also increase the cost of the whole treatment process.
Taking a Grade III A hospital in Beijing as an example, the total cost of IVF in this hospital is about 20000 yuan to 100000 yuan, depending on the actual situation of the patients.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, patients usually need to receive a series of drug treatments. These drugs include ovulation promoting drugs, anticoagulants, dual antibiotics, etc. The cost of these drugs cannot be ignored, because IVF needs a certain period to adjust the endocrine and cycle of patients, so these drugs will be used many times.
Taking a special hospital in Shanghai as an example, drug costs usually account for more than 50% of the total cost of IVF.
Relevant operation expenses
In the process of IVF, some patients may need to carry out some related operations, such as endometrial transplantation, embryo removal, etc. The cost of these operations will vary depending on the complexity of the operation and the hospital. In some special cases, patients may need further surgery, such as oophorectomy, and these surgery costs also need to be taken into account.
Surcharges and follow-up fees
In addition to the main costs listed above, there are some additional costs to be paid. For example, transportation, accommodation and food costs should be borne by the patients themselves. In addition, after the success of IVF, prenatal examination and pregnancy management are also required, and these follow-up costs also need to be taken into account.
To sum up, the cost of IVF is relatively large, including not only medical costs, drug costs and surgery costs, but also a series of additional costs and follow-up costs. However, with the progress of medical technology, some hospitals or governments will provide IVF subsidies to reduce the burden of patients.
In conclusion, the high cost of IVF is one of the important factors that many couples must consider when choosing this technology. However, with the development of society and the progress of medical technology, the cost of IVF is gradually decreasing, so that more couples can have the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams.
