Total cost of US IVF
IVF is a reproductive technology of in vitro fertilization, which helps couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams by transplanting the fertilized eggs into the female uterus. As one of the countries with advanced IVF technology in the world, the United States has attracted many international couples to carry out IVF treatment. However, the total cost of IVF in the United States is relatively high, which will be described in detail from different aspects below.
1. Diagnosis cost
Before IVF treatment, couples need to carry out a series of examinations and diagnoses to determine the appropriate treatment plan. These diagnostic fees include basic fertility tests, hormone tests, and tubal patency tests, which are generally between 1000 and 2000 dollars. If further genetic testing or embryo chromosome analysis is required, the cost may be higher.
In addition, couples may also have to bear the cost of psychological counseling. Test tube baby therapy has greater psychological pressure on couples, and psychological counseling can help couples deal with emotions and cope with the pressure generated. The cost of psychological consultation is generally between $100 and $200 per consultation.
2. Treatment expenses
The main costs of IVF treatment include drug costs and surgery costs. Drug cost is an important part of the treatment process, which is used for hormone treatment, ovulation promotion and promoting the ovarian production of multiple eggs. The cost of drugs is generally between 3000 and 10000 dollars, depending on the type and dosage of drugs required.
The operation cost includes egg collection and embryo transfer. Egg collection is generally between 3000 and 6000 dollars, while embryo transfer costs about 4000 to 8000 dollars. In some cases, if you need to use your mother for pregnancy, you will need to pay an additional fee, which is about $80000 to $120000.
3. Auxiliary technology cost
In some special cases, couples may need to use assistive technology to increase the success rate of IVF. For example, if a woman has a blocked fallopian tube, she may need test tube assistance, which costs between $6000 and $15000. If the male has poor sperm quality, sperm donation or sperm freezing and other auxiliary technologies may be required, and the cost depends on the specific situation.
4. Follow up expenses
IVF treatment is not a one-time process, and the success rate is not 100%. If a treatment fails, the couple may need to make further attempts. This will lead to additional surgery costs, drug costs and medical costs. In addition, if the IVF baby is successfully conceived, it also needs to pay for prenatal examination during pregnancy, health care during pregnancy and production costs.
Considering the above costs, the total cost of IVF in the United States is relatively high, generally between 20000 and 50000 dollars. However, the cost varies according to the specific situation of hospitals, cities and couples. Before choosing IVF treatment, couples should consult professional doctors and understand the specific costs of each link in detail, so as to make reasonable medical decisions.
Summary: The total cost of IVF in the United States includes diagnosis cost, treatment cost, auxiliary technology cost and follow-up cost. The diagnosis cost covers a series of examinations and diagnoses; Treatment costs include drug costs and surgery costs; The cost of auxiliary technology is to increase the success rate of auxiliary technology for special circumstances; Follow up costs take into account the follow-up needs after treatment failure and treatment success. In general, the total cost of IVF in the United States is high, and each family should make reasonable decisions according to its own situation.
