Dr. Aruna Ashok MBBS, MS OG, DNB OG
- Clinical Director
Aruna Ashok | 04 Apr 2023
IVF could prove to be a life-changing fertility process for many couples who are having trouble getting pregnant. Still, one of the main concerns of people who are thinking about IVF is how much it will cost. This article will talk about how much IVF therapy costs, what services and processes may be covered, and where you might be able to get help paying for it.
Several things affect how much IVF treatment costs
Location : The price of IVF treatment can vary a lot based on what country, state, or city the fertility clinic is in.
Prices that are related to the clinic : Each fertility clinic has its own price list, which includes costs for a consultation, a diagnostic test, and treatment.
Cost of medicines : Because fertility medicines are so expensive, they may have yet to be included in the clinic's initial estimate of how much the treatment would cost.
| Elements of an IVF Packages | Other Hospitals | A4 Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ultrasound Scans | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ovum Pickup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fresh Embryo Transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Doctor, Embryologist Charges | ✓ | ✓ |
| RI Witness | ✓ | ✓ |
| Semen Freezing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sperm Preparation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room charges | ✓ | ✓ |
| ICSI | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blastocyst Culture | ✓ | ✓ |
| Total Packages | Rs. 90,000 - Rs. 1,41,000 | Rs. 90,000 - Rs. 1,40,000 |
| Elements of an IVF Packages | Other Hospitals | A4 Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Stimulation Injections | Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,00,000* |
| Embryo Freezing For (1 year) | Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 20,000 - Rs. 25,000 |
| Total Packages | Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,40,000 | Rs. 80,000 - Rs. 1,25,000 |
| Elements of an IVF Packages | Other Hospitals | A4 Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| Semen analysis (for male) | Rs. 500 - Rs. 700 | Rs. 650 |
| Semen Freezing For (1 year) | Rs. 5000 - Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 2750 for 6 Months |
| Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA) | Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 30,000 |
| Hysteroscopy (for female) | Rs. 30,000 - Rs. 40,000 | Rs. 27000* |
The total cost of IVF depends on how many rounds are needed to get pregnant.
Costs of the services and methods used in IVF
Most of the time, the price of IVF therapy includes many goods and services, such as:
First counselling and testing is done under IVF
The ovaries are watched and prodded.
Egg pick-up
Culture of embryos and conception
The moving of embryos
Some couples may need pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT), assisted hatching, or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), but these aren't usually covered by the normal IVF treatment cost.
Insurance coverage for IVF treatment varies by country, state, and insurance programme. Reproductive therapy may or may not be covered by insurance in different countries and areas. Before you start IVF treatment, you should look at your insurance policy and talk to your insurance company about different ways to manage the costs.
Several fertility clinics offer financial aid schemes or payment plans to help make IVF treatment more accessible. With the help of these schemes, the cost of treatment can be spread out over a more extended period of time. These programmes may offer discounts, package deals, or different ways to pay for treatment. To figure out the best financial plan for your situation, you need to talk to your chosen fertility clinic about these options.
Some groups offer grants and scholarships to qualified couples to help with the cost of IVF treatment. Most of the time, you have to fill out an application to get into these schemes, and you may have to meet certain qualifications, like being poor or having a diagnosis of infertility.
Having a clear idea of how much IVF treatment costs can help you make more informed decisions about your reproductive journey. Even though IVF is an expensive process, looking into financial aid programmes, and insurance coverage may help make the procedure more accessible and cheaper. Talk to your insurance company and the fertility centre to get the most accurate price estimate and to find out if you can get financial help.
