Cost analysis of shared oocyte in vitro fertilization.

OBJECTIVE

To estimate the cost per woman delivered of a shared oocyte in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program, and to compare these costs with those of a routine IVF program.

METHODS

The cost of 23 shared oocyte cycles was analyzed retrospectively and compared with the cost of routine IVF.

RESULTS

The cost per woman delivered in the shared oocyte program was approximately $22,000, compared with $66,000 in the routine IVF program.

CONCLUSION

Shared IVF is a very cost-effective program and others donors and recipients an otherwise unavailable opportunity.