Definition and process of IVF
In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET), a kind of assisted reproductive technology, is widely used in infertile couples. In Shanghai, many hospitals provide IVF services, such as East China Hospital, Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine and Changhai Hospital. The whole process of IVF mainly includes the following stages:
1. Follicle stimulation and oocyte retrieval: women use drugs to regulate the ovulation cycle to stimulate the ovary to produce multiple mature follicles. Then, under monitoring, the eggs were taken under the guidance of transvaginal ultrasound.
2. Sperm acquisition and processing: The man provides semen samples, which are selected and processed to obtain high-quality sperm.
3. Fertilization and culture: fertilize the obtained eggs and sperm in the laboratory and cultivate them into embryos.
4. Embryo transfer: select the embryos with high potential in stage 3, and introduce them into the female uterus through a thin tube for embryo transfer.
Cost and composition of IVF
The cost of IVF may vary in Shanghai, depending on the level of hospitals, the experience of doctors and the individual circumstances of patients. Generally, the cost of IVF mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Basic examination: including blood and imaging examination of the reproductive system, which is used to assess the health status of patients.
2. Drug cost: the cost of ovarian stimulation drugs and ovulation promoting drugs varies according to individual conditions and dosage used.
3. Expenses for ovarian stimulation and ovum retrieval: including expenses for medical monitoring during ovarian stimulation and ovum retrieval.
4. Sperm processing and quality analysis costs: provide high-quality sperm samples to ensure the smooth process of fertilization.
5. Embryo transfer expenses: including expenses for embryo culture, embryo selection and embryo transfer.
Budget of Shanghai IVF
From the perspective of cost composition, the budget of Shanghai IVF may be between 30000 and 100000 yuan, and the specific cost varies according to individual circumstances. Here is a sample budget:
1. Basic inspection cost: about 2000-5000 yuan.
2. Drug cost: According to personal conditions and drug dosage, it is estimated to be 5000-20000 yuan.
3. Ovarian stimulation and ovum retrieval costs: including monitoring and operation costs, about 8000-20000 yuan.
4. Sperm processing and quality analysis cost: about 1000-5000 yuan.
5. Expense for embryo transfer: including culture, selection and transfer, estimated at 5000-20000 yuan.
In general, a complete IVF cycle may cost about 30000 to 60000 yuan in Shanghai.
conclusion
IVF is a professional assisted reproductive technology, and its cost composition mainly includes basic inspection, drug costs, surgery costs and embryo transfer. In Shanghai, it may cost 30000 to 100000 yuan for IVF. In order to ensure the success rate and safety of IVF, patients should choose a regular hospital for operation, and make a reasonable budget and financial preparation after consulting doctors.
