Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialised fertility treatment used to address male infertility, it involves injecting a single sperm into an egg to facilitate fertilisation
How does ICSI work?
ICSI is typically recommended for:
- Low sperm count
- Poor sperm morphology or motility
- Male factor infertility
- Previous IVF failures
- Step 1:
Comprehensive Consultation
Your fertility journey starts with our fertility specialist having a candid discussion during your consultation. As a result, a comprehensive medical evaluation reveals sperm-related challenges, prompting skilled embryologists to present tailored alternatives for resolution.
- Step 2:
Strategic Stimulation
Aligned with the menstrual cycle’s onset (around day two or three), hormonal investigations and assessments are performed. The female partner receives essential medication leading to the growth of egg-containing follicles over 8 to 12 days. This results in monitoring the ovaries’ responsiveness through ultrasounds and regular blood tests.
- Step 1:
Comprehensive Consultation
Your fertility journey starts with our fertility specialist having a candid discussion during your consultation. As a result, a comprehensive medical evaluation reveals sperm-related challenges, prompting skilled embryologists to present tailored alternatives for resolution.
- Step 2:
Strategic Stimulation
Aligned with the menstrual cycle’s onset (around day two or three), hormonal investigations and assessments are performed. The female partner receives essential medication leading to the growth of egg-containing follicles over 8 to 12 days. This results in monitoring the ovaries’ responsiveness through ultrasounds and regular blood tests.
- Step 3:
Precise Egg Collection
After the medication phase, spanning 8 to 12 days, a triggering injection signals final egg maturation and detachment from the follicular wall. Approximately 34-36 hours post-trigger, a painless egg retrieval process takes place under mild sedation, guided by ultrasound.
- Step 4:
Conformation Of Pregnancy
After the medication phase, spanning 8 to 12 days, a triggering injection signals final egg maturation and detachment from the follicular wall. Approximately 34-36 hours post-trigger, a painless egg retrieval process takes place under mild sedation, guided by ultrasound.
- Step 5:
Careful Embryo Transfer
The highest-quality embryos are earmarked for transfer to the woman’s uterus. This stems from meticulous evaluation, and the resultant embryo transfer timing hinges on the quality and developmental stage of the chosen embryos.
- Step 6:
Nurturing Post-Transfer
Following embryo transfer, supportive medications are often prescribed to foster embryo implantation within the uterine lining, elevating the prospects of a successful pregnancy. After a two-week span, pregnancy tests are taken to affirm the outcome.
Want to find Out More About ICSI?
If the path to conception appears difficult, adept gynaecologists are available to offer expert guidance. Initiate your journey in your pursuit of parenthood by scheduling an appointment today and unlock the doorway to starting a family.
