Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) where a single sperm is directly injected into the egg for fertilization.
ICSI is a type of assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to treat infertility. It involves injecting a single sperm (or sometimes multiple) into an egg using a fine needle, which is then fertilized in a lab and implanted into the woman's uterus. ICSI stimulation is often combined with IVF to enhance the likelihood of pregnancy. ICSI is a valuable treatment for couples dealing with male factor infertility, helping them realize their dream of starting a family. For Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Cost please speak to our experienced female infertility doctors.
The male partner must produce a sperm sample by ejaculating into a cup, or the sperm must be surgically extracted. Sperm can be extracted in various methods. Through a treatment called TESA, sperm is retrieved for ICSI. This procedure is performed under anaesthetic in the operating room or office, timed to coincide with the egg retrieval of the female spouse. The testicle is pierced with a needle, and tissue/sperm are aspirated.
A small needle and ultrasound probe will be used to extract several eggs from the woman's ovaries.
The semen sample is then cleansed, and a single sperm is extracted. Using a very small hollow needle, it is then inserted into an egg. The sperm does not have to swim through the cervical fluid since it is injected immediately. It can take up to 24 hours for the sperm to fertilize an egg and form an embryo.
The fertilized embryos are preserved in a laboratory for up to 6 days after fertilization. During this stage, they are observed for signs of development and growth. Not all fertilized embryos will be transported to the mother's uterus. Therefore, this phase is crucial for selecting the healthiest and most viable embryos.
One or two embryos are selected and transferred to the female partner’s womb using an ultrasound-guided catheter once the embryo has reached a particular stage of development. This may occur two days after conception or five days afterwards.
The rest of the procedure is similar to that of a biological pregnancy. The embryo must adhere to the uterus's walls and continue to grow. Two weeks after the fertilized egg has been transferred to the womb, a pregnancy test is typically recommended.
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