Intra cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)

ICSI is a specialist technique that helps male factor infertility

Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialised laboratory technique that has revolutionised treatment for male factor infertility problems since its introduction in 1992.

ICSI involves the injection of a single sperm directly into the egg in order to fertilise it.

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Why choose ICSI?

Fertilisation is possible even with very low numbers of sperm

The major development of ICSI is that as long as some sperm is collected (even in very low quantities), fertilsation is possible.

The treatment is effective for several different types of sperm problems and is an alternative if typical IVF treatments have either failed or produced an unexpectedly low fertilisation rate.

Although we cannot guarantee fertilisation, ICSI has a fertilisation rate of around 70% - and over 2,000 new births a year are a result of this treatment.

The ICSI Procedure

The ICSI procedure involves the injection of a single sperm into the fluid contents of the egg cell, called cytoplasm. A glass pipette, which is finer than a human hair, is used to collect a single sperm and inject it into the egg. The fertilsed embryo is then transferred to the women’s womb.

Couples undergoing ICSI treatment have exactly the same treatment as in conventional IVF. The laboratory procedure is different as described above.

Please contact us to make an appointment to discuss ICSI