Advanced micromanipulation technique where a single healthy sperm is injected directly into the egg, designed to help in severe male factor infertility and previous IVF failures.
ICSI is performed inside the IVF laboratory, along with the standard IVF steps, using a highly specialized microscope.
Controlled hormonal injections help the ovaries produce multiple mature eggs for retrieval.
Regular ultrasound scans and blood tests track follicle growth to time egg collection safely.
Eggs are collected under mild anesthesia while a sperm sample is provided or thawed from freezing.
Eggs and sperm are processed in the IVF lab to ensure optimal quality for ICSI.
An embryologist selects a single healthy sperm and injects it directly into each mature egg.
Using micro-needles and special equipment, the sperm is gently placed inside the egg cytoplasm.
Fertilized eggs grow into embryos which are monitored and then transferred into the uterus.
Supportive medicines, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up testing help through the two-week wait.
ICSI is primarily used for significant sperm-related problems or when previous IVF cycles had poor fertilization.
ICSI increases the chance of fertilization, but overall success still depends on egg quality, sperm health, and uterine factors.
By placing one sperm directly into the egg, ICSI can overcome many sperm-related issues.
After fertilization, embryo development, transfer, and pregnancy monitoring are similar to IVF.
Couples are guided about expected outcomes, number of eggs, embryos, and future planning like freezing.
If semen reports show low counts, poor motility, abnormal morphology, or if you had failed IVF fertilization, ICSI may be a suitable next step.
“Even a single healthy sperm can be enough with the right technique.”
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