What is the cost of IVF?
IVF is a method to help couples who cannot conceive naturally obtain children through artificial assisted reproduction technology. Because IVF needs a series of medical procedures and careful management, its cost is relatively high. The following will discuss the cost of IVF from different perspectives.
Medical institution expenses
First of all, the cost of IVF includes the costs of medical institutions. These expenses usually include initial diagnosis fee, testing fee, egg retrieval fee, embryo transfer fee, etc. These costs will vary according to different hospitals and regions. Take a well-known IVF hospital as an example, the initial diagnosis fee is about 1000 to 2000 yuan, the egg retrieval fee is about 20000 yuan, and the embryo transfer fee is generally about 30000 yuan.
In addition to these basic fees, medical institutions will charge other fees according to the specific circumstances, such as embryo freezing fees, embryo culture fees, whole process tracking management fees, etc. Therefore, the cost of the entire medical institution often reaches several hundred thousand yuan.
Assisted reproductive technology costs
In the process of IVF, a series of assisted reproductive technologies are also needed, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo implantation. These technologies need to consume a lot of medical equipment and consumables, which will also increase the cost. Taking IVF technology as an example, a complete cycle may require 100000 to 200000 yuan.
Drug expenses
In the process of IVF, a series of drugs need to be used, including ovulation promoting drugs, fertility promoting embryo development drugs and progesterone. The price of these drugs is high, and the whole process may cost thousands to tens of thousands of yuan. The high cost of drugs is also an important part of the cost of IVF.
other expenses
In addition to the above costs, other costs may also be involved in the IVF process. For example, if couples need to choose the sex of test tube babies, they also need to pay for paternity testing fees; If you need to donate eggs or sperm, you also need to pay relevant fees as compensation. These additional costs vary according to specific needs and the charging standards of medical institutions.
How does IVF affect the mother?
The influence of IVF on mothers is a topic of concern to many people. Although IVF technology is very mature, there are still some potential impacts.
Physical burden
IVF babies need to be injected with ovulation promoting drugs to stimulate the ovaries to produce more follicles. These drugs may cause side effects, such as weight gain, breast pain, and emotional instability. In addition, some surgical operations are also required in the process of egg retrieval and embryo transfer, which will impose a certain burden on the body.
Pregnancy complications
After the success of IVF, the mother may experience a normal pregnancy process. However, studies have shown that compared with natural pregnancy, IVF pregnancy has a slightly higher risk of pregnancy induced hypertension, pre eclampsia, preterm delivery and other complications. Therefore, the management and attention during pregnancy should be more meticulous.
Psychological pressure
Whether IVF is successful or not, the whole process is a huge psychological pressure for couples. Anxiety and stress caused by fluctuations and expectations in the medical process may affect the physical and mental health of the mother.
summary
IVF costs are relatively high, including medical institutions, assisted reproductive technology costs, drug costs and other costs. At the same time, the IVF process may have a certain impact on the mother, including physical burden, pregnancy complications and psychological pressure. Therefore, when considering IVF, couples need to fully understand the costs and possible impacts, and make decisions under the guidance of doctors.
