ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an advanced form of IVF that helps couples facing male infertility issues. In this technique, a single healthy sperm is directly injected into the cytoplasm of an egg using a fine needle. This significantly increases the chances of fertilization, even when sperm count, motility, or morphology is poor.
ICSI is often suggested if a male partner has:
• Low sperm count (oligospermia)
• Poor sperm motility (asthenozoospermia)
• Abnormal sperm shape (teratozoospermia)
• Azoospermia (no sperm in semen – sperm retrieved surgically from testes/epididymis)
• Previous failed IVF cycles
• Anti-sperm antibodies that affect fertilization
You should consult a fertility specialist about ICSI if you and your partner have been trying to conceive without success for 12 months (6 months if the woman is over 35) or if there are known fertility concerns. ICSI is especially recommended in the following situations:
1. Sperm Retrieval – Collected from semen or through surgical methods like TESA, PESA, or Micro-TESE if.
2. Egg Retrieva – Mature eggs are collected from the female partner.
3. Sperm Selection – The best-quality sperm is selected under a high-powered microscope.
4. Sperm Injection– A single sperm is injected into the egg’s cytoplasm.
5. Embryo Culture– Fertilized eggs are monitored in the lab until they develop into embryos.
6. Embryo Transfer– Healthy embryos are transferred into the uterus.
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an advanced IVF technique where a single healthy sperm is directly injected into the egg to help fertilization, especially in cases of severe male infertility.
A:ICSI is recommended for men with very low sperm count, poor sperm motility, abnormal sperm morphology, azoospermia (no sperm in semen), or couples with previous failed IVF cycles.
A: Doctors can retrieve sperm surgically through procedures like:
TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration)
PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration)
Micro-TESE (Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction)
A:Success depends on the couple’s age, sperm quality, and egg quality. On average, fertilization rates with ICSI are around 70–80% per egg injected. Pregnancy rates vary but are often higher than standard IVF in male infertility cases.
A: Yes, ICSI is considered safe and widely practiced worldwide. Studies show that babies born through ICSI are generally as healthy as those conceived naturally or via IVF.
A: No fertility treatment can guarantee pregnancy. While ICSI improves fertilization chances, implantation and pregnancy also depend on female factors such as uterine health and egg quality.
With Fertylity IVF in Delhi, we distinguish ourselves by offering personalized care and treatment for infertility. We focus on a holistic evaluation of each couple, blending expert clinical care with comfort and advanced technology.
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