What are the expenses of IVF
IVF is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which helps couples who are difficult to conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. However, the cost of IVF is a problem that cannot be ignored. Understanding what the cost of IVF includes will help couples make wise decisions. The costs of IVF will be described in detail in the following four aspects: hospital costs, auxiliary drug costs, laboratory costs and additional costs.
1. Hospital expenses
The primary cost of IVF is the hospital cost, which includes the doctor's diagnosis and surgery costs. First, we need to choose an experienced reproductive hospital for consultation and inspection to determine whether it is suitable for IVF. Once the decision is made to carry out IVF, it is necessary to pay the examination fees before surgery, such as blood examination, ultrasound examination, etc. The operation cost includes the cost of egg retrieval and embryo transfer. In China, the hospital cost for a complete IVF is between 100000 yuan and 200000 yuan.
However, the specific cost will also be affected by the region, hospital reputation, doctor experience and other factors. Some well-known specialized hospitals, such as Peking Union Medical College Hospital and Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical College, may be more expensive.
2. Auxiliary drug expenses
In the process of IVF, auxiliary drugs are needed to stimulate the development of follicles, promote the maturation of eggs and control the ovulation time. These adjuvant drugs include gonadotropins and ovulation regulation drugs. The cost of adjuvant drugs varies depending on the type and amount of drugs used. Generally, the cost of auxiliary drugs is between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
In addition, some supportive drugs, such as anticoagulants and progesterone, should be used during IVF. The cost of these drugs also needs to be added.
3. Laboratory expenses
The laboratory costs in the process of IVF include the costs of IVF embryo culture and freezing. Embryo culture needs to maintain a suitable environment for embryos in the laboratory to promote their normal development. The freezing cost is used to save the surplus embryos for future use. These laboratories usually cost between 20000 yuan and 40000 yuan.
It should be noted that if special operations such as embryo gene screening and embryo sex selection are required in the process of IVF, laboratory costs may further increase.
4. Additional expenses
In the process of IVF, there may be some additional costs. For example, if the egg retrieval operation requires general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist will be paid. In addition, in the process of IVF, multiple attempts may be required, and each attempt will increase a part of the cost. In addition, some hospitals also provide auxiliary treatment, such as sperm freezing and egg freezing, and the cost of these auxiliary treatment also needs to be calculated additionally.
summary
The expenses of IVF include hospital expenses, auxiliary drug expenses, laboratory expenses and additional expenses. The specific costs vary depending on the region, hospital reputation, doctor experience and other factors. Knowing the composition of expenses, couples can make decisions according to their own economic situation. At the same time, couples should also consult with professional doctors and negotiate with the hospital to clarify the details of the expenses to avoid unexpected expenses.
