What is the total cost of IVF?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which is suitable for couples who cannot conceive naturally. The emergence of this technology has brought fertility hope to many infertile couples. However, the cost of IVF is not cheap, and both spouses need to fully understand the relevant cost composition and approximate amount.
medical expense
The main cost of IVF comes from the cost of various examinations, operations and drugs used in the medical process. First, couples need to undergo a series of physical examinations and examinations to assess whether they are suitable for IVF. These tests may include blood tests, endocrine tests, ultrasound tests, etc., and the cost usually ranges from thousands to 10000 yuan.
If couples need assisted reproductive technology, women need to conduct ovulation guidance and super monitoring technology first, and charge corresponding fees. In addition, men are also required to provide semen samples for sperm examination and treatment, and the costs are also incurred accordingly. The whole IVF operation, including egg retrieval, fertilization and embryo transfer, will also incur certain costs, usually around 100000 to 150000 yuan.
Under the guidance of doctors, couples usually need to carry out multiple IVF operations to successfully conceive, so the duplication of this cost should also be taken into account. In addition, there will be additional costs for follow-up inspection, drug treatment and embryo freezing after IVF surgery. The cost of the whole medical process may be as high as hundreds of thousands of yuan.
Auxiliary technology cost
Couples may need additional assistive techniques and surgery during IVF. For example, IVF is required before IVF, and the cost usually ranges from 50000 to 100000 yuan. In some cases, couples also need to carry out gene testing before embryo implantation to screen genetic diseases, which may cost about 100000 to 200000 yuan.
In addition, if couples need to use technologies such as surrogacy and egg or sperm donation, there will be additional costs. The cost of surrogacy usually ranges from 300000 to 600000 yuan, while the cost of egg or sperm donation usually ranges from 50000 to 100000 yuan.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, couples need to use a lot of drugs to promote ovulation, regulate endocrine, protect embryos, etc. Among them, the most expensive cost is usually drugs used to promote ovulation, which usually need to be used for multiple cycles, with the cost ranging from 20000 to 50000 yuan. Other drugs such as progesterone and anticoagulants also need additional costs.
In a word, the drug cost may be about 50000 to 100000 yuan, depending on the doctor's advice and personal circumstances.
other expenses
In addition to medical care, assistive technology and drug costs, IVF will also incur other costs. For example, couples need to pay deposits during relevant examinations and operations, which usually cost thousands to 10000 yuan. In addition, the expenses for embryo freezing, storage, transportation and accommodation during the whole process may also need to be paid.
summary
To sum up, the total cost of IVF is about 200000 to 500000 yuan. The specific cost depends on the hospital, the doctor's qualifications and background, the couple's personal situation and many other factors. Therefore, before deciding to carry out IVF, couples should fully understand their financial affordability and consult doctors to avoid psychological and economic pressure due to cost issues.
