Is IVF more expensive in Japan?
IVF is a kind of assisted reproduction technology, which helps to achieve fertility by fertilizing female eggs and male sperm in the laboratory, and then implanting the fertilized eggs into the female uterus. In Japan, IVF technology is gradually widely used, but many people have questions about the cost of IVF. This article will elaborate on the cost of IVF in Japan from four aspects: medical expenses, drug expenses, consulting expenses and follow-up expenses.
medical expense
In Japan, IVF needs to go to a special IVF clinic or hospital. Medical expenses are the most important part of IVF. Most clinics or hospitals will provide detailed charging items and prices. For example, a well-known IVF hospital in Tokyo costs about 20000 yen for initial diagnosis and 500000 to 1.5 million yen for assisted reproductive surgery. When selecting hospitals, patients also need to consider medical technology level, equipment and facilities and other factors.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of drugs need to be used, including ovulation promoting drugs, follicle growth promoting drugs, etc. The cost of these drugs will further increase the cost of the whole IVF process. Take a IVF clinic for example, the drug cost is about 300000 yen to 400000 yen. In addition, due to individual differences, it may be necessary to adjust the dosage according to individual circumstances to further increase costs.
Consulting fees
IVF is a complex technology, and consultation is an essential link for patients. In the whole process of IVF, including preliminary consultation, discussion of specific plans, preparation before surgery and other links, doctors' guidance and help are required, and corresponding consultation costs will be incurred. The consultation fee of a hospital is about 20000 to 50000 yen, and the specific fee varies according to the number and content of consultations.
Follow up expenses
After IVF surgery, a series of follow-up treatments and examinations are required. These treatments and examinations will also increase the cost burden of patients. According to the specific situation, patients need pregnancy monitoring, drug treatment after embryo transfer, and these costs cannot be ignored. The cost of pregnancy monitoring in a IVF hospital is about 10000 to 30000 yen, and the specific cost varies according to the condition and treatment plan.
Summary
In conclusion, IVF costs more in Japan. It mainly includes medical expenses, drug expenses, consultation expenses and follow-up expenses. In Japan, IVF hospitals generally charge high fees, and the fees are not uniform. The fees vary from hospital to hospital and from population to population. Therefore, before choosing IVF hospitals, patients should carefully understand the costs and choose according to their own economic ability. At the same time, relevant departments should strengthen the supervision of IVF expenses to protect the legitimate rights and interests of patients.
