How much does IVF cost in Japan?
IVF technology is an advanced assisted reproductive technology, which provides a chance for those couples who are difficult or unable to conceive naturally to realize their reproductive dreams. However, the cost of IVF varies from region to region and hospital to hospital. In Japan, IVF is also widely used. This article will elaborate on the cost of IVF in Japan from many aspects.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is the most important expense in the whole process. In Japan, different hospitals have different charging standards, which usually include the following aspects:
1. Diagnosis cost: This includes necessary diagnostic costs such as semen analysis and hormone testing. Usually, these costs are between 20000 yen and 50000 yen.
2. Ovulation guidance fee: For women, if there is ovulation disorder, ovulation guidance therapy may be required. This treatment usually lasts for several months and costs about 50000 to 100000 yen per cycle.
3. Fertilization and embryo culture expenses: This is the core step of IVF technology, including fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer. The cost varies according to the number of cycles and the number of days of cultivation, about 100000 yen to 300000 yen.
4. Operation expenses: If the couple needs to carry out operations such as tubal hydrotubation or egg retrieval, they may also need to pay additional surgery fees. The operation cost is about 50000 yen to 100000 yen.
To sum up the above costs, on average, the medical cost of IVF in Japan is about 300000 to 600000 yen per cycle.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, many drugs are needed to assist in the treatment and promote the development of eggs. The cost of these drugs is also part of the cost of IVF.
1. Ovulation promoter: These drugs are used to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. According to individual conditions, the cost of ovulation promoting drugs is about 100000 yen to 300000 yen.
2. Hormone substitutes such as progesterone: These drugs are used to maintain the implantation of fertilized eggs and the early development of the fetus. The cost varies according to the dosage and duration of use, about 50000 yen to 100000 yen per cycle.
3. Anticoagulants: Some IVF babies need anticoagulants to prevent thrombosis. The cost of these drugs is relatively low, usually within 10000 yen.
Therefore, drug cost is an indispensable part of IVF process, which is about 100000 to 400000 yen per cycle.
Auxiliary technology cost
In addition to medical costs and drug costs, IVF may also need some assistive technologies to improve the success rate or solve specific problems. The following are some common auxiliary technology costs:
1. Cost of frozen embryos: If the pregnancy is successful and there are more than embryos, the couple can choose to freeze them for future use. The cost of frozen embryos is usually between 50000 yen and 100000 yen, and about 10000 yen is needed for safekeeping each year.
2. Sperm/egg donation expenses: If couples need to use donated sperm or eggs, they also need to pay corresponding fees. Donation costs vary according to individual circumstances.
3. Additional technology of IVF: Sometimes, couples may need to carry out additional technologies such as PGD (genetic screening before embryo implantation) or ICSI (single sperm injection), which usually require additional payment.
To sum up, the cost of auxiliary technology varies according to individual needs and choices, and can be budgeted according to specific circumstances.
Summary
Considering the medical cost, drug cost and auxiliary technology cost, the input cost of IVF in Japan is relatively high. The medical expenses are about 300000 yen to 600000 yen, and the drug expenses are about 100000 yen to 400000 yen, while the auxiliary technology expenses vary depending on the individual needs of the couple. Therefore, when choosing hospitals and services in the process of IVF, couples need to consider different factors comprehensively and make decisions according to personal economic conditions and actual needs.
