Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a conception method which can be used as part of an IVF treatment. ICSI is the most successful form of fertility treatment for men who are infertile and used in almost 50% of IVF cases.
ICSI requires only one sperm which is injected directly into the egg, when fertilised, the egg (now embryo) is transferred back into the uterus. As the sperm is injected directly into the egg, it does not have to travel to the egg, nor penetrate the outer layers of the egg, thus lessening the workload for the sperm.
ICSI may be recommended if your partner:
ICSI requires only one sperm which is injected directly into the egg, when fertilised, the egg (now embryo) is transferred back into the uterus. As the sperm is injected directly into the egg, it does not have to travel to the egg, nor penetrate the outer layers of the egg, thus lessening the workload for the sperm.
ICSI may be recommended if your partner:
- has a very low sperm count
- has a high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm
- has problems with erection or ejaculation
If too few eggs are retrieved through IVF, or if too few of the eggs retrieved were fertilised, you may move on to ICSI. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is more expensive than IVF and is not the most suitable treatment for everyone.
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*See your Dr to discuss which fertility option is best suited to you and your situation* |
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Disclaimer:
This is an information website only, based on my experiences and information I have obtained through my own readings, discussions and related to topics of interest to me. For further information, I suggest you do your own research. There are differing opinions on some topics so some websites may give conflicting information and currency of information may change over time. For medical advice, I suggest you contact your healthcare provider.
This is an information website only, based on my experiences and information I have obtained through my own readings, discussions and related to topics of interest to me. For further information, I suggest you do your own research. There are differing opinions on some topics so some websites may give conflicting information and currency of information may change over time. For medical advice, I suggest you contact your healthcare provider.
