IVF baby: Is it expensive?
Test tube baby refers to the process of assisting pregnancy in the laboratory through artificial pregnancy technology, and then transferring embryos to the mother's uterus. The emergence of this technology has brought hope to those couples who cannot conceive naturally. However, the cost of IVF is also a matter of great concern to couples. The cost of IVF is described in detail from several aspects below.
1. Diagnosis and consultation costs
Before the IVF process, couples need to go to the hospital for relevant diagnosis and consultation. It usually includes physical examination, routine examination and some special examinations of both spouses. These diagnosis and consultation fees vary from hospital to hospital, usually between several thousand yuan and ten thousand yuan.
In addition, couples also need to find professional baby test tube institutions for consultation. They will provide the couple with relevant guidance and advice, and inform them of the cost of the whole process. The charging standards of different institutions will also vary. Generally, the consulting fee is between hundreds and 1000 yuan.
To sum up, the diagnosis and consultation costs are the primary expenses in the IVF process, about 10000 yuan.
2. Process cost of IVF
The process of IVF includes superovulation, egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. This involves multiple links and medical steps, so the cost is relatively high.
First, in the superovulation stage, couples need to use drugs to promote the ovaries to produce multiple mature follicles, so that they can obtain more eggs for pregnancy. This process needs to actively cooperate with the guidance of doctors, and carry out multiple obstetric clinics, with the cost generally between 1000 yuan and 3000 yuan.
The next step is the egg retrieval process. The hospital will take out the mature eggs through surgery. This process needs to be carried out under painless anesthesia. The operation cost is about 2000 yuan to 5000 yuan.
Then in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. This process involves combining the man's sperm with the woman's egg, cultivating them into embryos, and then transplanting the embryos into the woman's uterus. The cost of this process, including the cultivation, transplantation and post-operative treatment of IVF, is between 15000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
To sum up, the process cost of IVF is about 30000 to 40000 yuan.
3. Assisted birth expenses
In addition to the basic IVF process, couples may also need some assisted reproductive treatment. For example, women may need treatment such as endometrial hyperplasia and artificial luteinization. Men may need semen examination, sperm freezing and other treatments. These treatments are all based on individual conditions, with different costs.
Therefore, the cost of assisted reproduction is also an important factor to be considered in the process of IVF. Usually, the treatment cost of assisted reproduction is between 1000 yuan and 5000 yuan.
4. Follow up care costs
After the success of IVF, couples still need some follow-up care. This includes pregnancy monitoring, prenatal examination, delivery and post natal follow-up. These costs vary from hospital to hospital, generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
summary
In conclusion, the cost of IVF is relatively high. From diagnosis and consultation costs, IVF process costs, assisted reproduction costs to follow-up care costs, every link requires couples to prepare a certain amount of economic expenditure. The cost of the whole process is about 50000 yuan to 80000 yuan.
However, the cost is only a part of the IVF process, and couples need to consider their own conditions and the actual situation of the hospital to make a decision. Most importantly, couples should have a full understanding of IVF and find professional institutions for consultation and guidance to ensure safety and success.
