How to calculate the cost of IVF?
Test tube baby is a kind of fertility mode that is fertilized and cultivated in the laboratory through assisted reproductive technology, and then the embryo is transferred to the mother's uterus. Due to the high-end and complexity of technology, IVF costs more. The cost calculation also involves many aspects, which will be described in detail from four aspects: hospital cost, auxiliary technology cost, drug cost and follow-up cost.
1、 Hospital expenses
IVF surgery usually needs to be carried out in professional medical institutions, and hospital costs are an important part of it. First of all, the type of medical institution will directly affect the cost. Generally speaking, the cost of Grade A hospitals is high, while that of private medical institutions is relatively low. In addition, prices vary from region to region. For example, first tier cities such as Beijing and Shanghai have relatively high costs, while some second tier cities have relatively low costs. Hospital expenses usually include registration fee, examination fee, operation fee, nursing fee, etc.
Secondly, the reputation and popularity of the hospital will also have an impact on the cost. Some well-known IVF hospitals usually charge higher fees because they have more advantages in technology, equipment and services. For example, the IVF Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital and the Reproductive Medicine Center of Ruijin Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine are well-known IVF specialized institutions in China.
Finally, the use of surgical materials and equipment will also have an impact on costs. Some high-end IVF centers may use advanced IVF technology and equipment, which will increase the cost accordingly.
2、 Auxiliary technology cost
IVF surgery requires a series of assisted reproductive technologies, which themselves will incur certain costs. For example, in vitro fertilization (IVF) is a commonly used technique for IVF, which includes egg retrieval, combination of sperm and egg, and embryo culture. These processes need professional technicians to operate, so there will be corresponding costs.
In addition, if both spouses have special circumstances or are unable to use their own eggs and sperm, they may need to use the eggs or sperm of a third party, or carry out the operation, which will also increase the cost of the operation. The cost of these assistive technologies will usually be clearly informed before surgery, and patients can choose whether to perform them according to their personal conditions.
3、 Drug expenses
IVF surgery requires the use of a large number of drugs to assist the reproductive process, and these drugs are often expensive. According to the actual situation of the patient, ovulation promoting drugs, ovarian suppression drugs and ovulation promoting auxiliaries may be needed. The cost of these drugs depends on the brand, specification, dosage and other factors, so there will be some differences. Before IVF surgery, the patient should communicate with the doctor in detail to understand the type and cost of drugs needed.
4、 Follow up expenses
After the IVF operation is successful, the patient needs to be followed up for a period of time. This process may require regular inspection, consultation, drug maintenance, etc. These costs also need to be borne by the patient. The amount of follow-up costs will vary depending on the hospital and the follow-up period.
Summary
The cost calculation of IVF is a comprehensive problem involving many aspects. Hospital costs, auxiliary technology costs, drug costs and follow-up costs all affect the total cost of IVF surgery. Before IVF surgery, the patient should communicate with the doctor in detail to understand the cost of each link and the drugs needed, so as to make a reasonable decision. For families with high economic pressure, the hospital can also be consulted whether there are corresponding medical insurance or preferential policies.
