Chapter 47, Page 3

Approximate costs for procedures, tests and treatments is summarized in this chart. These figures are for the year 2000 in the city of Bombay, and are only meant to be representative - do remember there can be considerable variation! These are "all-inclusive" medical expenses.

Note:
1 US dollar = ~Rs 45.00
1 UK pound = ~Rs 75.00

Compared to the UK and USA, IVF treatment is much lessexpensive in India, and the quality is as good. This is because doctors chargemuch less - so that by international standards, IVF in India is verycost-effective, and quite a few patients do fly down to India for treatment (and have money left over, even after paying for air-fare!)

Initial consultation Rs 250 to 500 (US $10)

Semen Analysis Rs 100 to 200 (US $5)

Hysterosalpingogram Rs 500 to 1000 (US $25)

Hormonal blood assays (FSH, LH, prolactin, estrogen, progesterone)

Rs 200-400 for each test

Testicular biopsy Rs 2000 to 5000 (US $125)

Endometrial biopsy Rs 500 to 2000

Diagnostic Laparoscopy Rs 3000 to 10000 (US $250)

Operative Laparoscopy Rs 5000 to 25000 (US $600)

Major surgery (microsurgery for tubal repair) Rs 10000 to 25000 (US $600)

IUI (insemination) Rs 3000 to 15000

TID (Therapeutic insemination by donor), per cycle Rs 3000 to 15000

HMG treatment cycle (for superovulation) Rs 5000 to 15000 (US $400)

GIFT Rs 25000 to 60000 (US $1500)

IVF Rs 25000 to 60000 (US $1500)

Embryo freezing Rs 20000 to 30000

Microinjection (ICSI) Rs 60000 to Rs 100000 (US $2500)

Preimplantation genetic diagnosis Rs 150000 to 200000 (US $5000)

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