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A single round of fertility treatments can cost over $20,000 ' a couple who did it breaks down where the money went

Published by Business Insider on Sun, 25 Jun 2017


Thestory of the birds and the bees, as told to children, typically doesn't involve dollar signs.But an increasing number of couples struggling with infertilityare turning to expensive reproductive technologies, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), to help them starta family.Of the nearly 4 million babies born in the US, nearly 68,000 are conceived using IVF, according tothe most recent data from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In some countries, the numberis even higher.On a recent episode of the IVFML podcast,Huffpost health editorAnna Almendralaand her husband, comedy writerSimon Ganz, broke down the costs associated with one round of IVF treatment. Here's how muchthey spentand on what:$1,121.33: medication to stimulate egg production and prevent ovulation$2,410: fiveultrasounds and blood tests at about $500 each$1,195: surgical clinic fee$445: anesthesia fee$2,440: procedure fee for egg extraction$2,100: embryo handling by embryologist$1,600: assisted oocyte fertilization (this was a "splurge"), which resulted in fiveembryos$1,950 embryo scope to test embryos (time lapse photos as they grow)$1,650 biopsy on embryos forpre-implementation genetic screening$3,950 pre-implementation genetic screening$1,800 freezer to store embryos for weeks while waiting for test resultsIn total, the couple spent about $21,000 for one round of IVF. Almendrala found asilver lining, at least:"So many credit card points!""Thankfully, we had insurance with an infertility benefit. So, after we submitted our $21,161.33in bills to the insurance company, we got back $5,000," Ganz said.That might not seem like much, but as the couplementioned on the podcast, they were fortunate. Currently, only 15 states require health insurance companies to provide coverage for infertility treatment.Cost is a big issue for many couples who needIVF, according to Barbara Collura, President and CEO of Resolve, the National Infertility Association, who spoke with Almendrala and Ganz on the podcast."We believe that about 50% of people who are told that IVFis the way for them never actually access IVF because of finances," Collura toldAlmendrala andGanz. "IVF is not something anybody plans for, or saves up for."The other challenge with IVFboth financially and emotionallyis that one round may not be enough.IVF success rates vary depending on many factors, including the mother's age. One Swedish study found that after three IVF cycles, the success rate increased to 66%. But three rounds of IVF would mean spending over $60,000 without any guarantee that the process would work.For couples who need IVF, but are concerned about the high price tag, Collura told Almendrala and Ganz thatthey may have options:"We always recommend you sit down with the clinic first, and ask all the questions about what kind of financing programs they have ... Maybe you can pay it over a certain number of months ..."A lot of clinics do have something called a shared risk program where you might be able to purchase a certain number of IVFcycles, and you actually might even get your money back if you don't have a baby."To followAlmendrala andGanzon their journey to start a family, subscribe to the IVFML podcast.Listen to the full episode, 'Why IVF Treatment Is So Crazy Expensive' on HuffPost IVFML is a HuffPost Podcast hosted by Anna Almendrala and Simon Ganz and produced by Nick Offenberg. SEE ALSO:From house to kids: The smartest things to do with your money in your 30sDON'T MISS:The success rates of 'test tube babies' are nowhere near what people thinkJoin the conversation about this storyNOW WATCH: A former physician reveals how to avoid surprise medical bills
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