Does IVF cost much?
Test tube baby is a method to realize pregnancy by implanting embryos into the mother's uterus after fertilization and culture of embryos in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology. Compared with natural pregnancy, IVF has a higher success rate, but it also has a certain cost. This article will elaborate on the cost of IVF from different perspectives.
Hospital expenses
First, the cost of IVF is related to the selected hospital. Different hospitals provide different service quality and equipment conditions, so the charges are different. Some well-known professional reproductive hospitals are usually expensive, but their equipment is advanced, the medical team is experienced, the success rate is relatively high, and the resulting costs are more expensive.
Secondly, many assisted reproductive technology operations may be required during IVF. This includes in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, embryo transfer and other steps. Each operation needs to pay a certain fee, and multiple attempts will increase the cost of the whole process.
In addition, regular prenatal examination, drug use and other related support are required for the recovery and pregnancy of IVF after surgery, and these additional medical costs also need to be taken into account.
Medication expenses
A series of ovulation promoting drugs and hormone drugs need to be used in the process of IVF. The cost of these drugs also accounts for a certain proportion of the total cost.
Ovulation promoting drugs can help women ovulate and increase the chance of pregnancy. However, these drugs are expensive and need to be dose adjusted according to individual conditions, so the cost is relatively high.
Hormone drugs are mainly used to regulate the hormone level in women's bodies and improve the success rate of test tube babies. These drugs need to be used for a long time, so they are also expensive.
Auxiliary equipment cost
In addition to medical expenses and drug expenses, IVF also needs to use some auxiliary equipment, such as IVF incubator, embryo freezing equipment, etc. The purchase and maintenance of these equipment also requires a certain amount of investment.
The IVF incubator is the key equipment to ensure that embryos can be cultured in the most suitable environment. It is expensive and needs regular maintenance and overhaul.
The embryo freezing equipment is used to freeze and store surplus embryos. This is of great significance for many attempts and subsequent embryo transfer. However, the purchase and use of these equipment require additional costs.
Psychological and time costs
In addition to economic costs, IVF also needs to invest a lot of psychological and time costs.
The IVF process will experience many attempts and expectations, which is a huge test for the psychological state of both spouses. Long time waiting and uncertainty may bring anxiety, pressure and disappointment, and increase the psychological burden.
In addition, IVF requires a long time input, and it may take multiple cycles from IVF to successful pregnancy. This will take up a lot of time and energy of both husband and wife, and bring some troubles in work, life and family.
Summary
In conclusion, the cost of IVF is relatively high. Hospital costs, medication costs, auxiliary equipment costs, and psychological and time costs are all important factors that constitute the cost of IVF. Therefore, couples preparing for IVF need to fully understand and consider these inputs and make wise decisions.
