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What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)? A Complete Guide

 🧬 Understanding ICSI: The Future of Fertility Treatment

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a highly advanced form of assisted reproductive technology (ART). It’s most commonly used in cases of male infertility, where a single healthy sperm is directly injected into the cytoplasm of an egg to aid fertilization.

Unlike traditional IVF, where thousands of sperm are placed around an egg hoping one fertilizes it, ICSI handpicks one sperm and places it right where it needs to be.

💡 When is ICSI Recommended?

ICSI may be recommended when:

✅ Sperm count is extremely low
✅ Sperm motility (movement) is poor
✅ Sperm have abnormal shape or structure
✅ Previous IVF cycles failed to fertilize eggs
✅ There’s a blockage preventing sperm ejaculation
✅ Using previously frozen or surgically retrieved sperm

🧪 The ICSI Process – Step by Step

  1. Ovarian Stimulation:
    Fertility medications stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs.

  2. Egg Retrieval:
    Eggs are collected through a minor procedure under mild anesthesia.

  3. Sperm Collection:
    Sperm is either ejaculated or retrieved surgically.

  4. Microscopic Injection:
    A single healthy sperm is injected directly into each mature egg using a microneedle under a powerful microscope.

  5. Embryo Culture:
    Fertilized eggs are monitored for several days in a lab to grow into embryos.

  6. Embryo Transfer:
    A healthy embryo is placed into the uterus for implantation.

🩺 Success Rates of ICSI

While success depends on multiple factors (like egg quality, age, sperm health, etc.), ICSI is known to significantly improve fertilization rates, especially in male infertility cases.

✅ Fertilization Rate: 70-85% of eggs
✅ Pregnancy Rate (per transfer): Comparable to traditional IVF

🤔 Is ICSI Safe?

Yes. ICSI has been safely used for over two decades and is considered a standard in fertility treatment. There’s no strong evidence of major health risks to babies born through ICSI, although your doctor will guide you based on your unique case.

👫 Is ICSI Right For You?

If you’ve been trying to conceive without success or have known male fertility issues, ICSI might be the breakthrough you’ve been looking for.

At Offspring IVF, we specialize in personalized fertility treatments with cutting-edge technology, including ICSI. Our compassionate team will walk every step of the journey with you.

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