One aspect: related expenses of IVF
Test tube baby is an assisted reproductive technology used to treat infertile couples. In Shanghai, IVF needs to pay corresponding fees. The cost is related to multiple factors, and will be described in detail from three aspects: medical institutions, medical items and auxiliary drugs.
First of all, the cost of different hospitals will be different. Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, an authoritative medical institution in Shanghai, is a hospital specializing in reproductive medicine. The cost of IVF is relatively high, ranging from 100000 yuan to 150000 yuan.
Regular reproduction centers usually provide a full range of IVF services, including IVF treatment, drug assisted treatment and growth monitoring of infants. In addition, the professional skills of doctors and nurses and personalized services for patients are also part of the cost.
Secondly, the medical project is also an important factor affecting the cost of IVF. IVF treatment usually includes a series of steps, such as superovulation, egg retrieval, fertilization, embryo culture and embryo transfer. Each step requires the cooperation of corresponding medical equipment and medical personnel, so there will be corresponding costs.
In addition, some adjuvant treatment items will also increase costs. For example, in the process of egg retrieval, ovulation promoting drugs are sometimes needed to increase the number of follicles to improve the chance of pregnancy; In the process of embryo culture, it may be necessary to use auxiliary culture medium and nutrient substances. The use of these drugs will increase the cost of treatment.
Finally, medication related to IVF treatment also affects costs. First, drugs used to promote ovulation, such as gonadotropin, have a high price. In addition, analgesics, antibiotics and analgesics may be used during egg retrieval, and these drugs will also increase costs. In addition, in the process of embryo transfer, progesterone and other drugs may be used to promote embryo implantation, and the cost of these drugs should also be included.
Aspect 2: Relationship between IVF success rate and cost
The success rate of IVF treatment is related to the cost. The high cost does not mean that the success rate must be higher, because the success rate is also affected by many factors.
First of all, the professional level of medical institutions is one of the important factors that determine the success rate. Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, as an authoritative reproductive medicine center, has advanced equipment and superb technology, and its IVF success rate is relatively high. However, the cost is relatively high, which may exceed some small and medium-sized hospitals, and patients need to make choices according to their own conditions.
Secondly, the age of the patient is also an important factor affecting the success rate of IVF. Young women have better egg quality and higher chance of pregnancy, so the success rate is relatively high. However, with the increase of age, the quality of eggs decreases, and the success rate will also decrease accordingly.
In addition, the patient's physical condition and the cause of infertility will also affect the success rate. Some patients may have other health problems, such as endometriosis, low ovarian function, etc. These problems may reduce the success rate of IVF.
Aspect 3: Payment method of IVF expenses
IVF treatment costs usually need to be paid by patients themselves, and payment can be divided into two ways: self payment and medical insurance payment.
For self payment, patients can choose to pay all the expenses at one time or pay in installments. Some medical institutions provide installment payment services to reduce the economic pressure of patients. In addition, some commercial insurance companies also provide insurance services for IVF costs, and patients can choose to purchase corresponding insurance according to their own conditions.
For medical insurance payment, according to China's medical insurance policy, IVF treatment expenses have not been included in the medical insurance reimbursement. Therefore, patients need to bear all the costs themselves.
Aspect 4: Prospects and suggestions for IVF expenses
With the continuous development and improvement of IVF technology, more and more infertile couples have the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams. However, the cost of IVF is still high. For some patients with poor economic conditions, it is a huge burden to bear this cost.
It is suggested that the government should increase support for IVF related medical projects, reduce treatment costs, and provide help for more couples who need IVF. At the same time, the research and development of IVF technology should be strengthened to improve the success rate of treatment and reduce the economic and psychological pressure of patients.
To sum up, the cost of IVF in Shanghai is related to medical institutions, medical projects, auxiliary drugs, success rate and other factors. Patients need to choose the appropriate hospital and treatment plan according to their own conditions, and choose their own payment method. It is hoped that with the progress of science and technology and the support of society, IVF can become a bridge for more infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams.
