Dr. Johri Multispeciality Hospital & IVF Centre
Dr. Johri’s Multispeciality Hospital, Samana
Dr. Johri’s Multispeciality Hospital, Samana
A specialised technique in which a selected sperm is introduced directly into an egg in the IVF laboratory.
ICSI is performed as part of an IVF cycle. After egg retrieval, an embryologist injects a selected sperm into a mature egg. It may be recommended when conventional fertilisation is less likely to be successful.
Important: A specialist should determine whether this pathway is appropriate after reviewing your history and investigations.
The couple’s fertility factors and semen findings are reviewed.
Egg development and retrieval proceed as part of the IVF cycle.
A selected sperm is introduced into each suitable mature egg.
Fertilisation and embryo development are monitored before transfer or freezing.
ICSI can support fertilisation in selected situations, but it does not remove every factor that influences embryo development, implantation or pregnancy.
ICSI is a method of fertilisation used within an IVF cycle; the remaining stages are broadly similar.
No. Some eggs may not fertilise or develop despite ICSI.
It is often used for male-factor or previous fertilisation concerns, but the indication should be individualised.
A consultation can help connect general information with your own clinical situation.