What is a typical cost of an IVF cycle?

Typical Cost of an IVF Cycle in Massachusetts and California

The cost of an IVF cycle varies significantly based on the clinic, the patient's specific needs, and whether the quoted price includes all expenses. Many clinics advertise a "base" price that excludes critical and often necessary add-ons.

Massachusetts: A single, standard IVF cycle in Massachusetts typically ranges from $15,000 to $30,000. Some sources cite a national average of around $15,000-$20,000, with Massachusetts being on the higher end of that range.

California: California is known for being one of the more expensive states for IVF. A single cycle can range from $12,000 to $25,000 for the base procedure, with total costs often exceeding $30,000 when medications and other services are included. Prices can be even higher in major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Important Note: These figures often do not include:

    Medications: A significant expense, typically adding $2,000 to $7,000 per cycle.

   Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): An expensive add-on, often costing several thousand dollars.

   Cryopreservation and storage: Freezing extra embryos and annual storage fees are separate costs.

   ICSI: The direct injection of sperm into the egg adds to the cost.

   Initial consultations and diagnostic testing.

Cost Breakdown by Step

It's difficult to give a precise percentage breakdown, as it varies by clinic, but here is a general idea of how the costs are distributed:

    Steps 1-4 (Ovarian Stimulation, Egg Retrieval, Fertilization, Embryo Culture): This is the most expensive part of the cycle. These steps, which include the expensive medications, monitoring, surgical procedure, anesthesia, and lab fees, can account for 70-90% of the total cost of a fresh IVF cycle.

    Steps 5-6 (Embryo Transfer and Pregnancy Test): The embryo transfer itself is a much simpler procedure than egg retrieval and is a smaller portion of the total cost. A fresh embryo transfer is included in the full cycle price. However, a frozen embryo transfer (FET), which uses an embryo from a previous cycle, is a separate procedure with its own cost, typically ranging from $3,500 to $7,000.