Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection FAQs

ICSI or Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is another method of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to help individuals who have issues with getting pregnant naturally.

Though there is much similarity in the collection and culturing of eggs and sperm cells in both ART treatments, in IVF, the cultured sperm cells, millions of them, are introduced closest to the matured eggs in a sterile container, where as in ICSI, a single selected sperm is injected directly into the egg, inside a sterile container, in a laboratory.

Anyone who are having issues with getting pregnant naturally can go for ICSI treatment, but mostly because of male factor infertility issues, or those who have been unsuccessful in getting pregnant after IVF treatment.

Typically, you might need one to two injections per day during the treatment, but your doctor may suggest the appropriate number depending upon many factors like your ovarian reserve, age, etc.

It is always recommended to follow a proper schedule for everything as advised by your healthcare provider, that includes personalized diet charts, physical fitness regime, avoiding any substances, medications, or even some fruits and vegetables based on your personal evaluation by your health professional. This might certainly reduce any complications and increase the success chances of ICSI treatment, leading to your pregnancy.

Ideally ten to thirty eggs are collected for the best results for an ICSI treatment.

Just one sperm cell is needed for the treatment. However, multiple semen samples may be requested from the men so as to find and select the best sperm cell to increase the chances of ICSI treatment success.