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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

It's an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure used in cases of severe male factor infertility or when previous attempts at fertilization through conventional IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) have been unsuccessful. ICSI is often performed in conjunction with IVF.

When is ICSI recommended?

ICSI may be recommended in case of severe male infertility issues, such as low sperm count or low sperm motility.

If the male partner has low sperm count, ICSI may be recommended to increase chances of fertilization.
If the male partner has decreased sperm motility, or abnormalities in sperm morphology (shape), directly injecting a single sperm into each egg, can bypass natural barriers to fertilization.
In cases where sperm cannot be obtained through ejaculation due to conditions like obstructive azoospermia or non-obstructive azoospermia, surgical sperm retrieval techniques such as testicular sperm extraction (TESE) or microdissection testicular sperm extraction (micro-TESE) may be used in conjunction with ICSI to retrieve viable sperm directly from the testes.
In some cases of unexplained infertility where conventional IVF has not resulted in successful conception, ICSI may be recommended as a way to ensure successful fertilization by directly injecting sperm into the eggs.
Same sex women couples or a woman without a male partner may choose donor sperm to conceive using IUI treatment. The donor sperm used is from ART certified and registered sperm which has been tested for quality.
If previous attempts at conventional IVF have resulted in failed fertilization despite the presence of apparently normal sperm and eggs, ICSI may be recommended as an alternative approach to increase the chances of successful fertilization.

In cases where the female partner is of advanced maternal age or has poor egg quality, ICSI may be used to maximize the chances of successful fertilization by directly injecting sperm into the eggs, thus overcoming any potential barriers to fertilization.

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How does it Work?

The ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) procedure is a highly specialized technique performed in a laboratory setting as part of an IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) treatment cycle.

Special focus and care is taken in handling the sperm and the eff because, a single sperm is injected directly into the egg.

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Step-1
Infertility Assessmentt

Before the start of treatment, severity and type of infertility is understood. This has three steps-

DOCTOR CONSULTATION

Doctor understand your concern, your history related to conceiving, medical history etc. and recommends a few tests.

INFERTILITY TESTS

Based on the preliminary assessment, doctor may recommend various tests. Majorly following tests are recommended-

  • 1.Blood tests
  • 2.Male fertility testing, including semen analysis
  • 3.Ultrasound Scan
  • 4.Infectious disease screening
  • 4.Uterine evaluation
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TREATMENT PLAN

After looking at the test results, Doctor will pick the right treatment for you and discuss important steps of treatment. In house counsellor will take you through the treatment cost structure.

Step-2
ICSI Procedure

After the assessment is done and patient is declared medically fit to undergo the treatment, ICSI procedure will begin

EGG RETRIEVAL

Just like a normal IVF procedure, Egg retrieval in ICSI procedure is also done. After ovarian stimulation through medication, and monitoring the ovulation, a trigger injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) or a GnRH agonist is administered to induce final egg maturation. Approximately 36 hours later, the eggs are retrieved from the ovaries using transvaginal ultrasound-guided aspiration.

SPERM EXTRACTION

Before the ICSI procedure begins, a semen sample is collected from the male partner. If necessary, the sperm sample may undergo processing in the laboratory to isolate motile and morphologically normal sperm from seminal fluid and debris. In cases of difficulty in sperm retrieval, sperm is retrieved through a treatment named TESA.

SPERM INJECTION INTO EGG

The selected sperm is carefully injected directly into the cytoplasm (inner part) of the egg using the micropipette. The embryologist ensures precise positioning of the sperm within the egg to maximize the chances of successful fertilization.

MONITORING EMBRYO

Fertilized eggs (embryos) are cultured in the laboratory for 3 to 5 days, as they develop into multicellular embryos. During this time, embryologists monitor embryo development and quality to select the most viable embryos for transfer.

EMBRYO TRANSFER

One or more selected embryos are transferred into the woman's uterus. The number of embryos transferred depends on factors like the woman's age, embryo quality, and previous IVF treatment history.

Step-3
Test for Pregnancy

Approximately 10-14 days after embryo transfer, a pregnancy test is performed to determine whether implantation has occurred and pregnancy has been achieved. If the test is positive, ongoing prenatal care is initiated to monitor the progress of the pregnancy.

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ICSI- IVF Treatment is a highly specialised process, where precision of treatment is critical to ensure success. Role of technology, fertility specialist as well as embryologist is very important.

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FAQ's

Infertility can be caused because of either male or female infertility. Without doing relevant tests, it is difficult to establish the problem in conceiving.
If you have been trying for 6 months without success, you may consider reaching out to a specialist. You should also consider infertility treatment if you have known issues like blocked tubes, Fibroid, Azoospermia or genetic problems in your family.
You can begin with simple step of booking an appointment. The Fertility specialist will assess severity of infertility through some tests. Basis test results, your customised treatment plan and schedule will be prepared.
Cost of IVF may vary from INR 1 Lakh- 2 Lakh, depending on factors like type of IVF, number of injections etc. There are various financing and no cost EMI options available. It’s important to get upfront transparent pricing structure, before treatment begins