The relationship between the cost of IVF and hospital grade
IVF is a method to help infertile couples achieve fertility through in vitro fertilization. This process requires a series of medical examinations, drug treatment and surgical operations. The cost of IVF treatment in hospitals of different levels will vary. The relationship between the cost of IVF and the level of hospital will be described in detail below from the aspects of medical facilities, medical personnel, medicine and surgery costs, post management, etc.
1、 Medical facilities
IVF treatment needs a series of high-tech equipment to assist the implementation, such as IVF laboratory, incubator, microscope, etc. Higher level hospitals are usually equipped with more advanced equipment, and the purchase and maintenance costs of these equipment will directly affect the total cost of IVF. In low-grade hospitals, the facilities may be relatively simple and inexpensive; In high-grade hospitals, the facilities are complete and the cost is relatively high.
In addition, high-level hospitals tend to invest more resources in scientific research and quality control, improve technical level and success rate, and increase operating costs, so the costs are relatively high.
2、 Medical staff
The treatment of IVF requires the cooperation of doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians and other professionals. High level hospitals have more professionals and expert teams, who are more skilled in experience and technology, so their service costs are higher. In low-grade hospitals, only a few medical staff may be engaged in IVF treatment, and the cost is relatively low.
In addition, high-level hospitals will also provide more comprehensive medical services, including consultation, counseling, postoperative care, etc. These additional services will also increase costs.
3、 Drug and surgery expenses
The treatment of IVF requires a series of drugs and surgical procedures. High level hospitals usually choose higher quality drugs, which have better effects on treatment but also have higher costs. Low level hospitals may use drugs of poor quality at relatively low cost.
In addition, the cost of surgery is also an important part of the cost of IVF. High level hospitals have more professional surgical teams and advanced surgical equipment, and the cost of surgery is relatively high. However, low-grade hospitals may adopt traditional surgical methods or have less surgical equipment, so the cost is lower.
4、 Post management
The treatment of IVF does not only stay on the successful pregnancy of the baby, but also needs to be managed and followed up later. High level hospitals often provide more perfect late stage services, including pregnancy inspection, pregnancy protection treatment, etc. These additional services will increase the cost.
At the same time, high-level hospitals have more professional teams to monitor and evaluate the development of test tube babies, adjust the treatment plan at any time, and improve the probability of pregnancy success. However, low-grade hospitals may not be able to provide such systematic post management services, and the cost is relatively low.
Summary
To sum up, the cost of IVF is closely related to the hospital level. High level hospitals have more advanced medical facilities, more professional medical personnel, better drugs and surgical operations, and better post management. These factors make the IVF treatment costs in high-level hospitals relatively high. On the contrary, the cost of low-grade hospitals is relatively low.
When couples choose IVF treatment, they should choose their own hospital and treatment scheme according to their own economic situation and needs, and comprehensively consider the impact of hospital level on costs.
