Managing Infertility With ICSI

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection or ICSI treatment is a popular method of artificial fertilisation in ART (Artificial Reproduction Technique). An ideal treatment method for treating severe male infertility, it is increasingly used in cases of low sperm count or lack of quality sperm.

The method of ICSI involves the direct injection of sperm into the egg cytoplasm with the help of a micro injection needle. The process is mainly beneficial when the number of sperm available is very less. The method is used along with IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) as well.

ICSI Procedure

The initial process in ICSI involves sperm and egg retrieval from the male and female partner. This is done in with the help of procedures usually practised in other artificial fertilisation techniques. However in case of men suffering with very low or no sperm count special sperm extraction techniques.

The ICSI procedure involves the immobilisation of sperm extracted, with the help of the laser immobilisation technology. The immobilised sperm is then aspirated into a microinjection needle and directly injected into an egg that is held with a holding pipette. They are left in a laboratory environment for fertilisation to occur and later implanted in the mother’s womb.

The procedure ensures the highest probability for successful fertilisation the direct injection technique helps in overcoming several hurdles in the process. The process is known to have a high success rate of about 63% in cases of transfer on the 5th or 6th day. The success rate is about 41% in 3rd day transfers.

Sperm Extraction Techniques

These techniques are relied on, in cases of very less or no sperm during ejaculation. The different types of sperm extraction techniques are as follows. 

• MESA – Micro Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
• PESA – Percutaneous Sperm Aspiration 
• TESE – Testicular Sperm Extraction

The success rate of fertilisation in ICSI is about 90% although the overall success rate is lower than regular IVF.

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Get Best Treatment For Female Infertility And Turn The Dream Into Reality..

A perfectly healthy reproductive system is a rarity these days. The prominence of infertility among the population is increasing at rapid rate. Female infertility and reproductive system disorders are becoming common with the changing times.

Female infertility can be referred to as the inability to conceive even after regular intercourse during the fertile period. If repeated attempts to get pregnant are met with failure, a medical check-up would be advisable. Causes of Female Infertility

• Uterine disorders

• Hormonal imbalance

• Damaged fallopian tubes

• Cervical disorders

• Unexplained infertility

Diagnosis of Female Infertility

• Physical pelvic examination

• Tubal patency test

• Cervical Mucus Test

• HSG

• Ultrasound and blood test

Treatment for Female Infertility

• Medications

• Laparoscopy

• IUI (Intrauterine insemination)

• IVF (In Vitro Fertilization)

• ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

• Egg Donation

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Infertility can be caused due to several reasons. Though lifestyle factors such as stress and obesity contribute to infertility, they are mainly caused due to the following conditions


Uterine disorders are issues related to uterus such as fibroid growth or presence of polyps. These are usually growths formed in the inner lining of the uterus or endometrium, which resist implantation.


Hormonal imbalance would lead to abnormalities in ovulation and production of egg. This leads to a lack of fertilization and hence pregnancy is not possible.


Conditions like endometriosis, pelvic infections and pelvic surgery can damage fallopian tubes that carry egg from ovary to womb. A damage can disrupt the path of egg and thus fertilization cannot take place.


Certain conditions of cervix popularly called hostile cervical disorder leads to rejection of sperm and its entry into uterus.


The cause of about 20% of total infertility cases are not yet known. 
Female infertility can be diagnosed by the following: - 


The treatment for female infertility mainly depends on the cause of the issue. Popular treatment options for female infertility includes: - 


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