Is IVF in Shanghai more expensive than natural pregnancy?
In recent years, the development of IVF technology has brought good news to infertile patients, giving them the opportunity to realize their reproductive dreams. However, many people have doubts about the price of IVF, whether IVF in Shanghai is more expensive than natural pregnancy? This paper will elaborate on this issue from four aspects.
medical expense
First, let's look at the comparison between IVF and natural pregnancy in terms of medical costs. In Shanghai, IVF babies need to go through a series of examinations and treatments, including ovulation promoting drugs, egg retrieval, in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and transplantation. These processes need to be guided and operated by professional medical personnel, and various medical devices and equipment need to be used. Therefore, the medical cost of IVF is relatively high. The cost of natural pregnancy is relatively low, mainly including pregnancy and childbirth inspection, drug costs, delivery costs, etc. Therefore, from the perspective of medical costs, IVF is indeed more expensive than natural pregnancy.
However, it should be emphasized that the prices of IVF are not uniform. Different hospitals and treatment schemes may have different prices. In Shanghai, there are many famous top three hospitals providing IVF services, such as Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Ruijin Hospital, etc. Their prices are relatively high, but some professional IVF clinics offer more affordable prices. Therefore, if the economic conditions are limited, some clinics with relatively low prices can be selected for treatment.
Time cost
Secondly, time cost is also one of the factors to consider IVF. Natural pregnancy usually requires a certain period of time, while IVF requires a series of examinations, treatments and observations. The cycle of IVF is usually 28 to 35 days, so compared with the time of natural pregnancy, IVF needs more time to prepare. In addition, the success rate of IVF is not 100%, which may require multiple attempts to succeed. Although there is no clear time limit for natural pregnancy, it is usually within the normal range with a high success rate. Therefore, from the perspective of time cost, IVF does need more patience and time than natural pregnancy.
Psychological pressure
The process of IVF is a challenge and test for both husband and wife, which will bring them some psychological pressure. In particular, failure and abortion may be encountered during the treatment process, which will bring greater psychological burden to both the husband and wife. It should be noted that mental health is equally important in the pregnancy process. Both husband and wife should do a good job in psychological adjustment and maintain a positive attitude. Natural pregnancy is relatively more natural, without the burden of psychological pressure.
Risk and success rate
Finally, IVF differs from natural pregnancy in terms of risk and success rate. IVF may face some risks, including multiple pregnancy, premature delivery, abortion, etc. Although there are risks in natural pregnancy, the risks are relatively low. In terms of success rate, the success rate of IVF is related to many factors, including female age, ovarian function, etc. Generally speaking, the success rate of IVF for young healthy couples is relatively high, but still cannot guarantee 100% success. The success rate of natural pregnancy is also related to many factors, but relatively speaking, the success rate is high.
summary
To sum up, compared with natural pregnancy, IVF in Shanghai does have some differences in medical expenses, time costs, psychological pressure, risks and success rates. However, different situations may have different results, and we should not generalize. Both husband and wife need to choose their own way of gestation according to their actual situation and needs. It is important to maintain a healthy attitude and the guidance of auxiliary medical care. I believe that whether it is in vitro or natural pregnancy, healthy babies will finally be born.
