An intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) technique is often used in conjunction with a traditional in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure and is especially beneficial for men who have a low sperm count or poor sperm motility. It is also appropriate for men who have trouble ejaculating or who have had a vasectomy in the past. ICSI attempts to accomplish fertilisation by directly injecting sperm into the egg. ICSI is often augmented by an additional medical procedure known as physiological intracytoplasmic sperm injection (PICSI). PICSI is utilised during IVF to choose the finest potential sperm for fertilisation. Choosing high-quality sperm improves the chances of fertilisation during IVF.
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WHY SHOULD YOU USE INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION?
An intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is helpful for increasing a male partner's fertility. It is recommended in multiple scenarios.
SPERM COUNT IS LOW
ICSI boosts the odds of fertilisation for men whose sperm count is low by injecting sperm into an egg.
ABNORMALLY SHAPED SPERM
A round head on one end and a long, pointed tail on the other end of healthy sperm. Motility might be an issue for malformed sperm. Furthermore, even if an unusually shaped sperm does reach an egg, entering the egg's outer wall may be difficult.
OBSTRUCTION IN THE VASA DEFERENTIA
The fine tubes that transport sperm from the testicles to the urethra are known as the vasa deferentia. Sometimes, these tubes may be closed, either naturally, or as a result of a vasectomy. Sperm cannot escape the testicles in this situation. ICSI might improve the odds of pregnancy by extracting sperm straight from the testicles and inserting a single sperm cell into an egg.
IS A PROCEDURE FOR INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION SUITABLE FOR ME?
An intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) approach may be an excellent supplement to standard in vitro fertilisation (IVF). The effectiveness of an ICSI procedure is dependent on a number of variables, including the age of the couples and the detected reproductive issue. doctors first analyse your medical history before developing a treatment plan that would provide the best outcomes.
WHAT ARE THE STEPS IN A PROCEDURE FOR INTRACYTOPLASMIC SPERM INJECTION?
The process for intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) consists of five major phases.
1. COLLECTION OF SPERM
First, a sperm sample is taken from the male partner. This sperm may be acquired biologically or surgically via a testicular surgery.
2. COLLECTION OF EGG
Following the collection of a sperm sample from the male partner, a selection of mature eggs is surgically extracted from the female partner.
3. INJECTION OF SPERM
An embryologist delicately injects a single sperm cell into a healthy egg using a small needle at this stage.
4. OBSERVATION
When an egg and sperm combine, they produce a small embryo that is developed in a laboratory for four days.
5. IMPLEMENTATION
An embryo is carefully implanted within the uterus when it is around four days old. After a few days, it penetrates into the uterine lining, a process known as implantation.
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Also read: Difference between ICSI and IVF
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