Difference of IVF costs between China and foreign countries
IVF technology is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their desire to have children through in vitro fertilization (IVF) or embryo transfer (ET). However, the cost of IVF treatment has always been a concern of couples. At home and abroad, there are some differences in the cost of IVF, which will be described in detail from several aspects below.
medical expense
The medical expenses of IVF include the expenses for initial diagnosis, medicine, surgery, examination, etc. In China, the medical cost of IVF is relatively low. Take a Grade III Grade A hospital in Beijing as an example, the initial diagnosis fee is about 500 yuan, the drug fee depends on individual circumstances, the operation fee is about 20000 yuan, and the examination fee is thousands of yuan. In foreign countries, especially in developed countries, the medical cost of IVF is relatively high. Taking a private hospital in the United States as an example, the initial diagnosis cost is about 500 dollars, the drug cost may be as high as thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, the operation cost is about 20000 to 40000 dollars, and the examination cost is also expensive. Therefore, different medical places will lead to different medical expenses for IVF.
In addition, foreign hospitals may also provide additional paid services, such as salpingography, embryo gene testing, etc. These services will increase costs. Some domestic hospitals also provide similar paid services, but the cost is relatively low. Therefore, there are obvious differences in medical expenses at home and abroad.
Medical insurance and insurance
In China, some local governments have provided medical insurance policy support for IVF treatment, and can enjoy a certain degree of cost subsidies. In foreign countries, the coverage of medical insurance is relatively limited, and many IVF treatment costs need patients to pay their own expenses. However, some foreign insurance companies provide IVF insurance, and patients can buy relevant insurance to reduce the cost burden. In contrast, the cost subsidy policy for IVF treatment and IVF insurance coverage in China are relatively small, which also leads to the difference in IVF costs at home and abroad.
Labor cost
IVF treatment requires the fine operation and professional skills of the medical team. In China, labor costs are relatively low due to the relatively saturated labor market. In foreign countries, the labor cost is relatively high, which is also a factor leading to the difference in the cost of IVF at home and abroad.
Organization size and equipment
Some large domestic medical institutions and internationally renowned medical centers have high strength and equipment level in IVF, and can provide more advanced diagnostic technology and treatment equipment, but the price is relatively high. However, some small medical institutions or hospitals in rural areas are relatively cheap due to their small scale, low equipment level and low cost. In foreign countries, the equipment and technology of most private hospitals are relatively high, but the price is also relatively high.
To sum up, there are differences in the costs of IVF at home and abroad. Among them, medical expenses, medical insurance and insurance, labor costs, and the size and equipment of the institution are all factors that affect the cost difference. For couples who want to try IVF, it is very important to choose a medical institution and location suitable for their economic situation and needs.
