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Cost analysis of shared oocyte in vitro fertilization
B D Peskin1, C Austin, H Lisbona
1University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Shared in vitro fertilization (IVF) significantly reduces costs for women undergoing fertility treatment. This cost-effective program makes IVF more accessible for donors and recipients needing assisted reproductive technologies.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Health Economics
Background:
- In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a common assisted reproductive technology.
- The high cost of traditional IVF can be a barrier to treatment for many individuals.
- Shared oocyte programs offer a potential solution to reduce financial burdens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the cost per delivered woman in a shared oocyte IVF program.
- To compare the costs of shared oocyte IVF with those of a standard IVF program.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of the costs associated with 23 shared oocyte cycles.
- Comparative cost analysis against established costs for routine IVF cycles.
Main Results:
- The cost per woman delivered in the shared oocyte program was approximately $22,000.
- This is significantly lower than the $66,000 cost per woman delivered in the routine IVF program.
Conclusions:
- Shared IVF programs represent a highly cost-effective approach to fertility treatment.
- These programs provide an otherwise unavailable opportunity for both oocyte donors and recipients.
- Shared oocyte donation can increase access to assisted reproduction.