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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

ICSI

ICSI

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of IVF used to treat male infertility. In ICSI, a single sperm is directly injected into an egg to facilitate fertilization. The fertilized egg is then transferred into the woman's uterus as part of the IVF process.

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When is ICSI needed?

It's a specialized technique within IVF primarily used to overcome male factor infertility.

When is ICSI needed
Severe male infertility

Severe male infertility

Low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal shape hinders natural fertilization. ICSI offers a direct solution.

Failed IVF attempts

Failed IVF attempts

If previous IVF cycles were unsuccessful due to fertilization issues, ICSI can be considered.

Obstructed male reproductive tract

Obstructed male reproductive tract

Blockages prevent sperm from reaching the ejaculate. Sperm retrieval and ICSI are required.

Sperm retrieval from testicles

Sperm retrieval from testicles

When sperm cannot be obtained from semen, it's retrieved directly from the testicles and used for ICSI.

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How it works

Ovarian Stimulation: Stimulating ovaries to produce multiple eggs using hormones.

Egg Retrieval: Surgically removing mature eggs from the ovaries.

Sperm Collection: Obtaining a sperm sample from the male partner.

ICSI Procedure: Injecting a single sperm directly into an egg.

Embryo Culture: Allowing fertilized eggs to develop in a laboratory.

Embryo Transfer: Placing one or more embryos into the uterus.

Pregnancy Test: Checking for pregnancy after embryo transfer.

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