ICSI
Who May Benefit from ICSI?
ICSI is used for fertilization in all forms of infertility and is especially recommended for couples experiencing:
Low sperm count.
Poor sperm movement (reduced motility).
Abnormal sperm shape (morphology).
Absence of sperm in the ejaculate requiring surgical sperm retrieval.
Previous unsuccessful fertilization with conventional IVF.
Improves Fertilization
Improves fertilization rates in cases of male infertility.
Makes Pregnancy
Makes pregnancy possible even with very low numbers of sperm.
Retrieved Sperm
Allows the use of surgically retrieved sperm.
Advantages of ICSI
Reduces the risk of failed fertilization.
Provides an Opportunity
Provides an opportunity for biological parenthood for many couples who previously had limited treatment options.
How Does ICSI Work?
ICSI has been performed successfully for more than 30 years and is considered a safe and effective treatment. Millions of healthy children have been born following ICSI treatment worldwide.
A semen sample is collected from the male partner. In some situations, sperm can be obtained directly from the testes using specialized procedures.
An embryologist selects a healthy sperm and injects it directly into each mature egg using highly specialized microscopic equipment.
The fertilized eggs develop into embryos in the laboratory and are carefully monitored for several days.
One or more healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus to establish pregnancy.