Cost of IVF PGD technology
In vitro baby PGD (Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis) is a technology that uses artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF) technology to detect the genes of embryos before they are implanted into the uterus, so as to screen embryos carrying genetic diseases and select healthy embryos for implantation. The cost of this technology generally includes the following aspects.
Medical testing expenses
In vitro infant PGD technology, first of all, gene testing is needed to determine whether the embryo carries genetic diseases. This requires collecting cell samples of embryos and sending them to professional gene testing institutions for analysis. The cost of medical testing is generally based on the type and quantity of genetic diseases tested, and the average cost is between 5000 and 10000 yuan.
IVF treatment costs
The IVF PGD technology is carried out on the basis of IVF, so the treatment cost of IVF also needs to be paid. This includes in vitro fertilization, embryo culture and embryo implantation. According to different hospitals and regions, the treatment costs will vary, roughly between 20000 and 40000 yuan.
Psychological consultation fee
Psychological counseling is a very important part for couples who are going to use IVF PGD technology. This technology involves the screening of genetic diseases and the selection of embryos. Couples need to face the possible risks of genetic diseases and the moral and ethical issues of embryo selection. Psychological counselors can help couples solve related psychological problems and pressures. The cost of psychological consultation depends on the qualification of the consultant and the number of consultations, which is about 200-500 yuan per time.
Follow up expenses
After the success of the test tube baby PGD technology, the embryo is implanted into the uterus, and a series of prenatal examinations and pregnancy health care are required during pregnancy. These follow-up costs include prenatal examination, pregnancy health care, delivery costs, etc. According to the charging standards of different hospitals and regions, the follow-up costs may be between RMB 13000 and 30000.
Value and investment of IVF PGD technology
IVF PGD technology has different considerations in terms of economic and psychological costs. On the one hand, the cost of this technology is high, which requires couples to invest certain financial resources. On the other hand, considering the screening of genetic diseases and embryo selection, IVF PGD technology is a very valuable investment for some carriers of genetic diseases.
From an economic perspective, the cost of IVF PGD technology is relatively high, which may cause some pressure on the family economy. Therefore, couples preparing for this technology need to fully assess their own economic capacity and affordability to avoid other life problems caused by cost problems.
From a psychological point of view, IVF PGD technology can help couples avoid or reduce the risk of genetic diseases, select healthy embryos for implantation, and thus increase the chance of having a healthy baby. This is a very valuable investment for the couple, which can reduce the subsequent economic and psychological burden. When couples decide to use this technology, they also need to consider their own psychological feelings, and whether they can accept the psychological pressure caused by related genetic disease screening and embryo selection.
To sum up, the cost of IVF PGD technology is relatively high, which requires couples to take economic and psychological considerations. For some carriers of genetic diseases, this technology is a valuable investment, which can increase the chances of giving birth to healthy babies and reduce the subsequent economic and psychological burden. However, every couple should decide whether to use IVF PGD technology according to their own conditions and wishes.
