What Is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)?
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is an advanced technique used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) to treat infertility. It involves the direct injection of a single sperm cell into an egg (oocyte) to facilitate fertilization. Here’s how the procedure generally works:
- Preparation
- Egg Retrieval
- Sperm Collection
- Fertilization
- Embryo Culture
- Embryo Transfer
ICSI is particularly beneficial in cases where male infertility issues are present, such as low sperm count, poor sperm motility, or abnormal sperm morphology. It can also be used when previous attempts at fertilization through conventional IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) have failed.