Does the cost of IVF in Shanghai include the cost of embryo freezing
As China's economic center and a city with advanced medical technology, Shanghai has many well-known IVF hospitals. IVF is the hope for many infertile couples to realize their reproductive dreams. However, whether the cost of IVF includes the cost of embryo freezing has always been a topic of concern. Next, we will elaborate on the composition of costs, the significance of embryo freezing, the real hospital experience and cost transparency.
1、 Composition of IVF expenses
The cost of IVF mainly includes the cost of IVF operation, hospitalization, surgery, medicine and IVF assistance. The cost of embryo freezing during IVF is one of them. However, the composition and amount of the specific fees vary according to the charging standards of different hospitals and doctors.
Taking a famous IVF hospital in Shanghai as an example, the cost composition is as follows:
1. Embryo culture cost: used for embryo culture and preparation in the process of IVF;
2. Test tube operation cost: including in vitro fertilization operation, embryo transfer operation, etc;
3. Drug costs: including drug costs in the process of assisting IVF, such as ovulation promoting drugs, progesterone, etc;
4. Hospitalization expenses: Since in-vitro babies may require hospitalization observation and nursing, the hospitalization expenses are also part of the expenses.
2、 Significance of embryo freezing
Embryo freezing is an important step in the process of IVF. Its significance is to save the surplus embryos for subsequent embryo transfer or as spare embryos. Embryo freezing can not only improve the success rate of IVF, but also reduce the economic burden of infertile couples.
The process of embryo freezing includes embryo morphology evaluation, embryo cooling, and embryo placement in liquid nitrogen. During the freezing process, embryos can be stored for a long time, and their quality will not be affected.
3、 Real hospital experience
According to the information released by the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, there are several regular IVF hospitals in Shanghai, such as Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Changhai Hospital of the Second Military Medical University, etc.
These hospitals all provide IVF services, and have clearly divided the costs. The cost of embryo freezing is usually part of the extra charge, which is calculated separately from other costs.
For example, the cost of IVF in Renji Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine is composed as follows:
1. Test tube operation cost: 12000 yuan;
2. Embryo freezing cost: 8000 yuan;
3. Drug expenses: 5000 yuan;
4. Inpatient expenses: charged according to the actual number of days in hospital.
It can be seen from the data of the hospital that the cost of embryo freezing is an additional cost that needs to be paid.
4、 Expense transparency
Many IVF hospitals are transparent in terms of costs, so patients can learn about the costs of IVF in advance and be prepared financially.
At the same time, some hospitals also provide preferential policies, such as installment payment, medical insurance reimbursement, etc., to help patients better bear the cost pressure of IVF.
In short, the cost of IVF in Shanghai includes the cost of embryo freezing, which is an additional charge item. Embryo freezing is of great significance to the success rate of IVF and the economic affordability of patients. When choosing IVF hospitals, patients should know the cost composition in advance and refer to the charging standards of different hospitals in order to make a wise decision.
