ICSI Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
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ICSI Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IVF and Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) are the two most popular assisted reproductive technologies used for successful fertilization. The only difference between the two is the way the egg is fertilized. IVF allows the sperm to penetrate the egg of its own accord whereas ICSI directly inserts the sperm into the egg. This is done under a microscope by qualified embryologists using excellent tools (known as a micromanipulator). The technique is used when sperm is unable to penetrate the egg wall. If the egg is fertilized, the embryo is inserted into the uterus in the same way as IVF. This method increases the chances of an embryo bank & hence successful pregnancy.
ICSI
When ICSI Is Used?
ICSI is usually offered to couples who have had poor or no fertilization during standard IVF but is mainly used to overcome male infertility. It was first used in 1992 for those who have severe male infertility which includes:
- Poor sperm morphology (Abnormally Shaped Sperm)
- Poor sperm motility (slow-moving sperm)
- A low Sperm Count
- An obstruction that prevents sperm release (such as a vasectomy)
- Angiosperm antibodies (antibodies produced by the man's body that may inhibit sperm function). Paitent wishing for embryo bank.
The Stages Of ICSI
- Stage 1: Ovarian Simulation and Monitoring
- Stage 2: Egg (oocyte) retrieval [Egg Pick Up]
- Stage 3: Fertilization
- Stage 4: embryo development
- Stage 5: Embro Transfer
- Stage 6: Luteal phase support
Cryopreservation
Often with in vitro fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) treatment, people have good-quality embryos leftover which they can't use. Instead of discarding them, they have the option to freeze them to use in the future referred as embryo cryopre-servation, it will help you to save the cost in future.