At Alcove Fertility Center, we offer intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) as a fertility treatment option for patients who are trying to get pregnant. ICSI is a procedure that is used in conjunction with in vitro fertilization (IVF) to increase the chances of fertilization.
ICSI involves the injection of a single sperm directly into an egg in order to fertilize it. This procedure is typically recommended for patients with fertility issues related to sperm, such as low sperm count or motility, or for those who have had difficulty with fertilization in previous IVF cycles.
The ICSI process involves several steps, including ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, sperm preparation, and egg injection. These steps are typically done in a controlled, laboratory setting, and the process is carefully monitored by a reproductive healthcare provider.
ICSI is generally considered to be a safe and effective fertility treatment, with success rates that vary depending on the specific fertility issue being addressed. If you are considering ICSI as a fertility treatment option, it’s a good idea to speak with a reproductive healthcare provider to determine the best course of action for your individual needs.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is recommended for couple’s who have been diagnosed with male fertility issues such as low sperm count, low sperm morphology or motility, anti-sperm antibodies or have previously had a vasectomy or unsuccessful vasectomy reversal.
We can also use this technique for couples who have experienced poor or no fertilisation rates using standard IVF.
Together with IVF, ICSI is one of the most common techniques used in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Since it was introduced, it has led to the birth of many thousands of babies worldwide that otherwise might not have been conceived.
While success rates can give you an indication of your chance of conceiving they are not specific to your situation. Your fertility specialist will be able to give you an indication of your individual chance of success using ICSI.
There is no convincing evidence that the rate of birth defects in children born from the ICSI process is any different to the general population.