Where is the cost of IVF II?
The second generation of IVF refers to the children born by parents who own their own children through IVF technology. Compared with traditional methods, the second generation of IVF needs a series of assisted reproductive technologies, so the cost is relatively high. The following will elaborate on the reasons for the high cost of IVF II from several aspects.
1. Preliminary preparation cost of IVF technology
The early preparations for the second generation of IVF include medical examination, drug treatment, hormone monitoring and egg collection. Medical examination and drug treatment require a large number of professional instruments and equipment, which are expensive to purchase and maintain. The process of hormone monitoring and egg collection requires experienced doctors and nurses, whose professional knowledge and skills are also of high value. Therefore, the preparation cost of IVF technology is very expensive.
In addition, the process of egg collection requires multiple ultrasonic and biochemical examinations to ensure the quality and quantity of eggs. These inspections also require a lot of time and expense. In some advanced medical institutions, technology such as gene screening and embryo culture will be used to select the best embryos for transplantation. These high-tech means are also one of the reasons for the high cost.
2. Operation cost of IVF technology
In vitro fertilization, embryo culture, embryo freezing, embryo transfer and other operations are required in the process of IVF. These operations need a high-level medical team and sophisticated equipment to complete. Microscopes, incubators, centrifuges and other equipment are required for in vitro fertilization and embryo culture, and the price of these equipment is very high. In addition, embryo freezing, embryo transfer and other operations require special equipment and technology, which is one of the reasons for the high cost.
In addition, accidents may occur during the operation, such as embryo transfer failure, embryo freezing failure, etc., which requires re operation and increases the cost. At the same time, patients also need to pay the labor costs of medical technicians such as doctors and nurses. All these factors have led to the high operating costs of IVF technology.
3. Late tracking costs of IVF technology
After the birth of the second generation of test tube babies, regular child health care and follow-up are required. These health care and follow-up needs to be completed by professional doctors and nurses, as well as various examinations and assessments to ensure the healthy development of the child. These follow-up services need corresponding fees to pay for the labor services of professionals and the use of medical equipment.
In addition, the health status of the second generation of test tube babies has certain risks and uncertainties compared with children born in traditional ways. Therefore, in order to deal with potential problems, some medical institutions will provide additional safeguards, such as embryo frozen backup and related medical insurance. These services and safeguards require additional fees to pay.
4. Infant support costs of IVF technology
The cost of the second generation of IVF is not limited to the technical level, but also includes the cost of infant support. The second generation of IVF is more likely to face various health problems, including premature delivery, low weight, etc. than children born in traditional ways. These problems need to be solved by medical means, which increases medical expenses. At the same time, the parents of the second generation of IVF babies may need to spend extra time and energy to take care of the special needs of their children, which will also increase the maintenance costs.
Summary
The high cost of the second generation of IVF mainly comes from the preparation cost, operation cost, follow-up cost and infant support cost. These costs are related to professional medical teams, advanced equipment and complex operations. In addition, as the second generation of IVF may face many health problems, additional security and services are needed, which further increases the cost. Therefore, the cost of IVF II is relatively high.
