Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
An Overview:
As a fertility specialist, I take great pride in offering advanced treatments such as Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) to couples facing infertility challenges. ICSI is a highly specialized technique that involves the direct injection of a single sperm into the centre of an egg, with the aim of achieving fertilization and facilitating embryo development.
How ICSI Works
ICSI is typically recommended in cases where conventional IVF may not be suitable, such as severe male factor infertility or when previous IVF attempts have been unsuccessful. During the ICSI procedure, mature eggs retrieved from the female partner are carefully selected and held in place using a specialized micromanipulation tool. A single sperm, retrieved from either ejaculated semen or surgically extracted from the testes, is then injected directly into the egg cytoplasm under high magnification.
Why Choose ICSI ?
ICSI offers several advantages for couples struggling with infertility. By bypassing natural barriers to fertilization, such as poor sperm motility or morphology, ICSI can significantly increase the chances of successful fertilization and embryo development. This technique also allows for the use of sperm from men with very low sperm counts or other sperm abnormalities, providing hope for couples who may have otherwise been unable to conceive.