How to calculate the cost of IVF?
Test tube baby refers to the combination of eggs and sperm in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and the implantation of embryos into the uterus after they are cultivated, so that couples who cannot conceive naturally can have their own children. But the cost of IVF often becomes a concern of many couples. Next, we will elaborate on medical expenses, surgery expenses, drug expenses and other expenses in detail.
1、 Medical expenses
Before IVF, the couple needs to go to a regular hospital for physical examination, and find a professional reproductive doctor for consultation and treatment. Medical expenses usually include examination fees, consultation fees, treatment fees, etc. The specific cost varies according to the level and region of the hospital, which generally requires thousands to tens of thousands of yuan.
For example, a one-time medical material cost of 6000 yuan, fallopian tube radiography cost of 1800 yuan, egg preparation collection operation cost of 16000 yuan, and embryo transfer operation cost of 2500 yuan, which will be included in the medical expenses.
In addition, some higher level and more professional reproduction centers will also provide more comprehensive medical services, such as embryo evaluation fees, embryo frozen storage fees, ultrasonic examination fees, etc., which also need to be paid additionally.
2、 Operation expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of surgical operations are required. For example, women need ovarian stimulation to promote ovarian development and egg production, which involves drug use and inspection costs. In addition, egg collection and embryo transfer are also required. The cost of these operations should also be included.
Taking a hospital as an example, the cost of ovarian stimulation drugs is 15000 yuan, and the operation cost of egg collection, embryo culture and transplantation is 18000 yuan, which are all part of the operation cost.
3、 Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of drugs are needed to promote the development of eggs, the patency of fallopian tubes and the transfer of embryos. These drug costs also need to be included in the total cost of IVF.
Drug costs vary depending on the type and quantity of drugs used. Some common drugs, such as ovulation promoting drugs, human chorionic gonadotropin and progesterone, need to be purchased. The cost of drugs is usually between several thousand yuan and tens of thousands yuan.
4、 Other expenses
In addition to the medical expenses, surgery expenses and drug expenses mentioned above, there are also some other expenses. For example, some couples may need genetic examination, embryonic genetic diagnosis, etc. These costs are also included in the total costs. In addition, if couples need to freeze embryos, bring embryos home and other operations, it will also involve additional costs.
To sum up, the cost of IVF is relatively high. Different hospitals vary according to their own conditions, equipment and technical level. When calculating the cost of IVF, many aspects such as medical expenses, surgery expenses, drug expenses and other expenses should be considered. Therefore, before IVF treatment, couples should fully understand and conduct comprehensive cost consultation and planning according to their own conditions.
Summary
The cost calculation of IVF mainly includes medical expenses, surgery expenses, drug expenses and other expenses. Medical expenses include examination fees, consultation fees and treatment fees, operation fees include ovarian stimulation and transplantation, drug fees include ovulation promoting drugs and progesterone, and other fees include genetic diagnosis and embryo freezing. The costs of different hospitals are different, so before IVF treatment, couples should fully understand the relevant costs and carry out detailed consultation and planning.
