Medical expenses of IVF
IVF is an assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams through in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer and other ways. However, IVF is not a cheap treatment method, which needs to pay certain medical expenses. Next, we will elaborate on the medical expenses of IVF from different aspects.
1. Diagnosis cost
Before IVF treatment, couples need to carry out a series of diagnostic tests to determine whether they are suitable for this treatment. These tests include male semen test, female ovarian function test, endometrial thickness test, etc. Different hospitals may have different scales and standards, resulting in different diagnostic costs. Generally, the cost of these diagnoses is between 2000 yuan and 5000 yuan.
In addition, some gene testing items are optional, such as chromosome abnormality screening, single gene genetic disease screening, etc. These items help reduce the risk of embryo disease. The cost of these genetic testing projects may increase by about 5000 to 10000 yuan.
In general, the cost of diagnosis may account for 10% to 20% of the total cost of IVF.
2. IVF treatment costs
The cost of IVF treatment mainly includes the following aspects:
The first is the cost of ovulation promoting drugs, which can increase the number of female follicles and improve the chance of ovulation. The cost of ovulation promoting drugs may range from 1000 yuan to 5000 yuan.
Secondly, it is the cost of in vitro fertilization (IVF) or assisted pregnancy technology (ART), including the cost of egg retrieval, sperm retrieval, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture, embryo transfer and other aspects. These costs may be between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
There are other possible costs, such as frozen embryo storage costs, progesterone drug costs after embryo implantation, etc. These costs may vary according to different hospitals and individual circumstances.
In general, IVF treatment costs account for the majority of the total costs, which may account for 60% to 70% of the total costs.
3. Cost of pregnancy monitoring
After successful IVF treatment, pregnancy monitoring is also required to ensure the successful implantation of embryos and the normal development of embryos. These costs include blood testing, B-ultrasound examination, progesterone drug costs, etc. The cost of pregnancy monitoring may vary from 5000 yuan to 10000 yuan.
In addition, if complications occur during IVF treatment, additional medical expenses, such as sick room fees, surgery fees, etc., will be paid, depending on the hospital and treatment method.
4. Cost of second attempt after IVF failure
IVF is not a one-time success, and the pregnancy success rate is about 30% to 40%. Therefore, after a treatment failure, some couples may consider a second attempt. In the second attempt, some examination and drug costs may be reduced, but the basic treatment costs still need to be paid. Therefore, the cost of a second attempt is usually slightly lower than the cost of the first treatment.
summary
To sum up, the medical expenses of IVF include diagnosis expenses, IVF treatment expenses, pregnancy monitoring expenses and second trial expenses. These costs may vary according to different hospitals and personal circumstances. In general, the medical cost of IVF is an expensive investment. Both husband and wife need to fully understand and make full economic preparations.
