with the advancement of technology, ivf technology has developed to the third generation. compared with the first and second generation of ivf technology, the third generation of ivf technology ( PGD/PGS） there are higher advantages in eugenics and educating. however, the cost of third-generation test tubes is higher than that of first-generation and second-generation, so is it worth choosing? let’s analyze it from the following aspects.
1. technical advantages
the third-generation test tube fertilization technology can perform chromosome and gene screening on embryos, eliminate genetic diseases, and ensure embryo quality. compared with the first and second generation test tubes, the third generation test tubes have a higher success rate in eugenics and eugenesis. therefore, in terms of technical advantages, third-generation test tubes are more valuable.
2. cost analysis
1. the costs of third-generation ivf mainly include: examination costs, surgery costs, medication costs and living costs.
2. compared with the first and second generation test tubes, the third generation test tubes have higher costs in the examination and surgery. because the third generation of test tubes requires screening the chromosomes and genes of the embryo, this process requires professional equipment and talents.
3. in terms of drug costs, the third-generation test tube is not much different from the first- and second-generation test tubes. however, due to individual differences, the cost incurred will vary depending on the dose of the drug used by different patients.
4. in terms of living expenses, the third-generation test tubes are basically the same as the first- and second-generation test tubes.
based on the above costs, the overall cost of third-generation test tubes is indeed higher than that of first-generation and second-generation test tubes.
3. personal needs
1. if the family has a history of genetic diseases, or a couple with older age and higher risk of pregnancy, choosing third-generation ivf technology can reduce the risk of fertility genetic diseases and improve the success rate of pregnancy.
2. for young, healthy and without a history of genetic diseases, first-generation or second-generation ivf technology is sufficient to meet the needs.
4. social value
1. the contribution of third-generation ivf technology in eugenics and educament will help improve the quality of our population and reduce the occurrence of genetic diseases.
2. choosing third-generation ivf technology can avoid family pain and social burden caused by genetic diseases.
to sum up, the cost of third-generation ivf technology in the united states is indeed higher than that of first-generation and second-generation, but from multiple aspects such as technical advantages, personal needs and social value, third-generation ivf technology has a high cost-effectiveness. when choosing ivf technology, both husband and wife should weigh their own actual situation and needs.
