ICSI
The specialized technique of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a type of assisted reproductive technology. During the procedure, a sperm is injected with a needle into a woman’s egg in a clinical or laboratory setting.
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The specialized technique of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a type of assisted reproductive technology. During the procedure, a sperm is injected with a needle into a woman’s egg in a clinical or laboratory setting. To create an embryo or fertilized egg, a sperm cell must be directly injected into the egg or oocyte’s cytoplasm. The procedure is similar to IVF.
ICSI and IVF are usually combined by doctors, who then check to see if the egg has been fertilized the next day. Over the following few days, the fertilized eggs are monitored closely as they develop into multicellular embryos. The woman’s uterus is then filled with these embryos by the specialist.
When is ICSI carried out?
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is the most widely used and successful treatment for male infertility. ICSI should be used in the following circumstances:
- Sperm counts in men are quite low.
- For men, sperm motility, also known as sperm mobility, is an issue.
- Male sperm formation is a challenge. They have blockages, like those that occur after a vasectomy, that prevent them from ejaculating.
- Obtaining many high-quality embryos from a single egg harvest is the aim of couples.
The ICSI Process
In vitro fertilization (IVF) combined with intracytoplasmic sperm injection allows infertile couples to become parents. The following are the steps in ICSI treatment:
- Stimulation of the Ovaries
- Harvesting Eggs
- Fertilization
- Embryo Development
- Embryo Transfer
- Test for Pregnancy
How do you get ready for an ICSI procedure?
Before beginning ICSI treatment, the fertility team collects the sperm and eggs. One step in the egg retrieval process is ovulation inducement, which yields mature eggs. The ovaries are stimulated with injections of medication. At this stage, a little anesthetic is administered to the patient to ensure their comfort before a needle is placed into the ovaries using transvaginal ultrasound technology. The sperm’s motility, volume, and quality are also assessed. Sperm can be stored and frozen for later use in in vitro fertilization. Techniques like electroejaculation or microscopic testicular sperm extraction can be necessary in some circumstances.