Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
ICSI Treatment
ICSI is a lab technique where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg during IVF. This page is a structure for your content team to finalize.
Who it’s for
- Low sperm count/motility/morphology or prior fertilization failure
- Surgical sperm retrieval cases
- Selected cases where fertilization needs tighter control
Typical steps
1
IVF stimulation and retrieval
Egg collection follows standard IVF stimulation.
2
ICSI fertilization
Embryologist injects a sperm into each mature egg.
3
Embryo culture and transfer
Embryos are cultured and transferred or frozen.
Risks and considerations
- ICSI is not needed for every IVF cycle
- Add-on costs and lab steps should be explained
FAQs
Is ICSI always better than IVF?▾
No. ICSI is not routinely better for everyone. It is most useful when there are male‑factor issues or prior fertilization failure. If semen parameters are normal, standard IVF can achieve similar outcomes.
When is ICSI recommended?▾
ICSI is commonly recommended for severe male‑factor infertility, surgically retrieved sperm, or a history of poor fertilization in prior IVF cycles. The decision is individualized after lab review.