Is the financial burden of IVF treatment large?
IVF treatment is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which aims to help couples who are unable to conceive naturally due to fertility disorders to achieve their reproductive aspirations. However, the cost of IVF treatment has always been a concern. This article will discuss the economic burden of IVF treatment in Shanghai from many aspects.
1. Basic cost of IVF treatment
As one of the largest cities in China, Shanghai has many high-level reproductive hospitals, such as Ruijin Hospital, Fudan University Affiliated Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, etc. The IVF treatment services provided by these hospitals involve a series of costs, including basic medical costs, surgery costs, drug costs and prenatal examination costs.
First of all, the basic medical expenses include the costs of doctors' diagnosis and guidance. Usually, doctors will formulate treatment plans and carry out multiple follow-up visits according to individual conditions. Secondly, the operation cost of IVF is relatively high, and the medical equipment, operating room equipment and workload of medical staff required in the operation process need to be included in the cost.
In addition, hormone drugs often used in IVF treatment also need to be included in the cost. These drugs are expensive and need to be used for a long time, which increases the economic burden of treatment. Finally, the cost of prenatal examination is also an essential part of IVF treatment. These examinations are designed to ensure that the pregnancy process is normal.
2. Further increased expenses
In addition to the basic costs, IVF treatment may involve some additional costs. For example, if both husband and wife have reproductive problems, they may need to use donated sperm or eggs for treatment, which will increase the cost. In addition, in the case of treatment failure, multiple attempts may be required, which will further increase the economic burden.
In addition, some couples may choose to conduct gene screening before IVF treatment to exclude the risk of some genetic diseases. This kind of genetic screening also requires additional investment.
3. Medical insurance and public support
For the financial burden of IVF treatment, some people may rely on the reimbursement of medical insurance. However, most medical insurance currently does not cover the cost of IVF treatment. For those couples who bear financial pressure, this undoubtedly increases their financial burden.
On the other hand, some local governments also realized the importance of IVF treatment and began to provide public support for IVF treatment. For example, the Shanghai Municipal Government has provided some subsidies for a part of the cost of IVF treatment. This measure can reduce the economic burden of some couples.
4. Assessment and consideration of economic burden
The economic burden of IVF treatment is a complex problem, which needs to be evaluated and considered from multiple perspectives. First of all, personal economic ability and willingness are important factors in deciding whether to carry out IVF treatment. Both husband and wife need to decide whether to bear this economic burden according to their own economic strength and their desire for children.
Secondly, the success rate of IVF treatment also needs to be considered. The success rate of treatment has a great relationship with the number of attempts, and each attempt means financial expenditure. Couples need to measure the relationship between financial burdens and the likelihood of success.
In general, the financial burden of IVF treatment in Shanghai is relatively large, especially for those families with ordinary economic conditions. However, with social progress and government policy support, the economic burden of IVF treatment is gradually reducing.
To sum up, although the financial burden of IVF treatment in Shanghai is large, with the development of society and the support of the government, the financial burden is reducing. Both husband and wife need to consider their personal economic ability and the possibility of success to make a decision.
