This is an alternative and more advanced procedure to IVF. It involves artificially selecting a single sperm and injecting it using a microneedle into the selected oocyte (egg). This ensures a higher fertilization rate and is associated with a high pregnancy rate as well.The procedure is carried out using micropipettes by a trained specialist under 400X magnification. Injection of a single sperm into the egg after magnifying the egg 400 times with a microscope.
An intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) routine is usually paired with a conventional in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure, and is particularly helpful for men who possess a low sperm count or poor sperm motility. It is also suited for men who experience difficulty ejaculating or have undergone a vasectomy in the past. ICSI aims at directly injecting the sperm into the egg to achieve fertilisation. Then, once the resultant embryo is healthy enough to call the uterus its home, it is carefully placed onto the uterine lining.
An intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is ideal for augmenting the fertility of a male partner. It is recommended in multiple scenarios.
Normal sperm is buttressed by a circular head on one end, and a long, pointed tail on the other. For misshapen sperm, motility could prove to be a problem. Also, even if an abnormally shaped sperm does reach an egg, penetrating through the outer wall of the egg may prove difficult.
The vasa deferentia are the fine pipes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra. Sometimes, these tubes may be closed, either naturally, or as a result of a vasectomy. In this case, sperm has no way of exiting the testicles. By drawing sperm directly from the testicles and injecting a single sperm cell into an egg, ICSI could optimise the chances of fertilisation, and in turn, of conception.
An Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) technique can be an ideal addition to a traditional in vitro fertilisation procedure. The success of an ICSI routine rests on a variety of factors, including the age of the partners and the fertility problem identified. We conduct an exhaustive fertility examination before recommending a fertility treatment to a guest. Our medical specialists first consider your medical history and only then, craft a treatment plan to offer optimal results.
An intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) procedure is composed of five main steps.
To begin with, a sperm sample is collected from the male partner. This may be sourced through organically drawn semen or collected via a surgical testicular procedure.
Once a sperm sample has been collected from the male partner, a selection of mature eggs are surgically retrieved from the female partner.
In this stage, an embryologist carefully injects a single sperm cell into a healthy egg using a hollow needle.
Once an egg and sperm unite, they form a minute embryo, which is cultured in a laboratory for approximately four days. Our advanced monitoring systems cocoon embryos so that they are continually underpinned by optimal conditions.
Once an embryo is about four days old, it is gently placed inside the uterus. A few days later, it burrows itself into the uterine lining, a process known as implantation.
If not done correctly, an intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) routine can present a handful of risks. We take thoughtful measures to ensure that the risks posed by the procedure are mitigated as far as possible.
Damaged Eggs
The egg extraction process could compromise the quality of your eggs. The fertility specialists take special care to see that the eggs are handled carefully during the retrieval process.
Inadequate Development of Embryo
Despite a successful round of fertilisation, sometimes, an embryo may fail to grow beyond a four-cell entity. Our embryologists culture multiple embryos to spread this risk. We consistently strive to keep the odds in your favour.