How expensive is IVF? Is there much economic pressure?
IVF is a modern medical technology that can help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, compared with other birth methods, IVF costs more, which may cause economic pressure on some families. This article will introduce the cost of IVF in detail from four aspects: medical cost, auxiliary treatment cost, drug cost and follow-up maintenance cost, and assess the economic pressure.
medical expense
The medical cost of IVF is the most significant part of the whole process. First, a series of diagnostic tests are needed to determine whether couples are suitable for IVF. These tests, including blood tests, endocrine hormone tests and ultrasound tests, cost about 5000 to 10000 yuan.
Once the couple decides to carry out IVF, they also need to pay for the operation. In some top hospitals in China, the cost of IVF surgery is about 20000 to 40000 yuan. In addition, it also includes operating room costs, anesthesia costs and related testing costs, which may exceed 50000 yuan in total.
If women unfortunately have complications and need additional treatment, this will increase medical expenses. Therefore, the medical expenses of IVF may be as high as 100000 yuan or more.
Auxiliary treatment expenses
In addition to medical expenses, IVF also needs a series of adjuvant treatments to improve the probability of women's successful pregnancy. These adjuvant treatments may include in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. In China, the cost of an IVF is about 10000 to 20000 yuan. The cost of embryo transfer is about 20000 to 30000 yuan. Couples may need to try many times to succeed, so these costs will increase.
In addition, if couples want to use donated eggs or sperm for IVF, they also need to pay relevant fees. These costs vary from country to country and hospital to hospital, but are generally high, and may be more than 50000 yuan.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, women need to receive a series of drug treatments to promote egg production and control ovulation. These drugs may cost between 20000 yuan and 50000 yuan, depending on the type of drugs needed and the treatment cycle.
In addition, women also need regular ultrasound and blood tests to monitor the status of eggs and uterus. The costs of these tests also need to be included in the overall drug costs.
Subsequent alimony
After the success of IVF, the follow-up maintenance costs should also be considered. This includes the cost of feeding, education and medical care for infants. Like the children born by other couples, the follow-up maintenance cost of IVF will become a part of the family burden.
To sum up, the cost of IVF is relatively high, including medical costs, auxiliary treatment costs, drug costs and follow-up maintenance costs. For some families, bearing these costs may increase economic pressure. Therefore, families should fully consider the economic situation and evaluate the cost before deciding to carry out IVF.
In general, the high cost of IVF may bring some economic pressure to families. However, compared with economic pressure, the hope and happiness of couples to realize their reproductive dreams may be more important. Therefore, each family should weigh the advantages and disadvantages according to its own situation and values, and make decisions suitable for itself.
