What items does IVF cost include?
Test tube baby means that the fertilized eggs are cultivated in vitro to a certain stage of development and then transplanted into the mother's body for breeding and growth through assisted reproductive technology. IVF treatment is adopted by many infertile couples. However, the high cost of this technology has become one of the reasons why some couples hesitate. The cost of IVF mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Reproductive hospital expenses
IVF treatment usually needs to be carried out in professional reproductive hospitals. The expenses of reproductive hospitals include consultation fees, diagnosis fees, surgery fees, hospitalization fees, etc. These fees will vary according to different hospitals and regions.
First of all, consulting fees are usually paid before IVF treatment, which are used to communicate with doctors and understand the treatment process in detail. Secondly, the diagnosis costs include various examination and laboratory costs, which are used to determine the infertility causes of couples and select appropriate treatment schemes. The operation cost mainly refers to the operation cost of embryo implantation, including embryo donation fee, embryo cultivation fee, etc. In addition, if hospitalization is required, hospitalization expenses shall also be paid.
2. Assisted reproductive technology expenses
The core of IVF treatment is in vitro fertilization and embryo cultivation technology. These technologies require the help of various equipment and reagents, resulting in increased costs.
First, in vitro fertilization requires the use of reagents and petri dishes to collect and process eggs and sperm to facilitate the fertilization process. Secondly, embryo cultivation requires special culture medium and incubator to simulate the environment in the mother. The cost of these devices and reagents will increase the cost of IVF treatment.
3. Expenses for frozen embryos and embryo transfer
During IVF treatment, there are sometimes multiple embryos available, some of which can be frozen for future use. The cost of cryopreservation of embryos is usually calculated according to the annual storage cost.
In addition, embryo transfer is also an important step in IVF treatment. The cost of embryo transfer includes operation cost, anesthesia cost, post transplant nursing cost, etc. These costs also vary according to the complexity of the operation and the level of the hospital.
4. Drug expenses
In the process of IVF treatment, a variety of drugs are needed to promote the development of follicles, control ovulation time and adjust the status of endometrium. These drugs are administered by injection, and the cost is relatively high.
Drug costs mainly include ovulation promoting drugs, progesterone, anticoagulants, immunosuppressants and other drugs. The specific medication scheme of these drugs will vary according to individual conditions, so the cost will also vary.
To sum up, the main items of IVF costs include reproductive hospital costs, assisted reproductive technology costs, frozen embryos and embryo transfer costs, and drug costs. These costs add up to a relatively high cost of IVF treatment. Couples need to make economic preparations and scientific analysis in advance to ensure that they can bear the relevant costs and weigh the risks and benefits of treatment.
