How much does IVF cost?
IVF technology refers to the implantation of fertilized eggs into the mother's uterus to achieve pregnancy on the basis of in vitro fertilization. Although IVF technology has brought new fertility opportunities to some infertile couples, its cost is a concern of many people. The cost of IVF varies with hospitals, treatment schemes and personal conditions. We will elaborate on IVF costs from four aspects: hospital selection, treatment costs, auxiliary costs and drug costs.
1、 Hospital selection
First, the cost of IVF is related to the choice of hospitals. Generally speaking, the top three hospitals in big cities or well-known IVF hospitals in China charge higher fees; However, the charges of the second tier hospitals or ordinary hospitals in prefecture level cities are relatively low. For example, the China Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing costs more for IVF, while the Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital in Guangzhou costs less. In addition, specialized hospitals usually have more mature and advanced technical equipment, which will also have a certain impact on costs.
Hospital selection also needs to consider the experience and reputation of doctors. Experienced doctors can become more skilled in the process of auxiliary technical operation and treatment and improve the success rate, which may lead to increased costs.
Therefore, in terms of hospital selection, comprehensive consideration should be made according to personal conditions and economic capacity.
2、 Treatment expenses
In addition to hospital options, IVF costs also include treatment costs. The treatment costs mainly include the medical operation costs of various examinations before embryo implantation, in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, embryo implantation and other links. This part of the cost varies depending on the hospital and treatment plan.
Take the General Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Beijing as an example. The treatment cost is about 50000 yuan to 150000 yuan. The Guangdong Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Guangzhou is between 30000 yuan and 100000 yuan.
In addition, different treatment schemes also affect costs. For example, the costs of IVF and embryo transfer are relatively low, while the costs of assisted reproductive technologies such as freezing, preparing and preserving eggs or sperm are high.
3、 Ancillary expenses
There may also be some ancillary costs during IVF. For example, salpingography, ovarian stimulation drugs, progesterone and other auxiliary examinations and drugs. The auxiliary cost varies with individual conditions and treatment plans.
In the selection of hospitals, some hospitals may include auxiliary costs in the treatment costs, while others may charge separately.
It should be noted that some auxiliary examinations and drugs are not covered by the medical insurance, and patients need to pay at their own expense.
4、 Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, drug costs can not be ignored. Drug costs mainly include costs of drugs such as follicle stimulating agents and progesterone.
Drug costs vary with individual constitution, ovarian response, etc. Generally speaking, the drug cost accounts for a certain proportion of the total cost of IVF.
It should be noted that the drug cost is not within the scope of medical insurance and needs to be paid by patients at their own expense.
To sum up, IVF costs involve hospital selection, treatment costs, auxiliary costs and drug costs. According to different hospital choices and treatment plans, the cost of IVF is about 30000 yuan to 150000 yuan. Patients also need to consider additional auxiliary costs and drug costs. Therefore, when deciding on IVF treatment, it is necessary to comprehensively consider personal conditions and economic capacity, and select appropriate hospitals and reasonable treatment schemes.
