For couples facing severe male factor infertility, conventional IVF may not yield optimal fertilization rates. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) represents a revolutionary microscopic technique that addresses this obstacle directly.
At Kindle Womb IVF & Fertility Centre in Jaipur, our advanced embryology laboratory is equipped with precision micro-manipulators to perform high-success ICSI cycles.
Step-by-Step of the ICSI Process
Unlike conventional IVF where sperm and eggs are left to fertilize in a dish, ICSI is a hands-on, micro-guided process:
- Ovarian Stimulation & Retrieval: The female partner undergoes custom stimulation, and mature eggs are harvested under light sedation.
- Sperm Preparation & Selection: The semen sample is processed to isolate the most active and morphologically normal sperm.
- Micro-Injection: Under a high-powered microscope, an embryologist holds a mature egg with a holding pipette and injects a single sperm directly into the egg's cytoplasm using a hollow micro-needle.
- Incubation & Embryo Transfer: Fertilized eggs are monitored inside advanced incubators until they reach the blastocyst stage before selection for transfer.
Who Benefits Most from ICSI?
ICSI is primarily recommended for cases of low sperm count, poor sperm motility, high percentages of abnormal sperm shape, prior fertilization failures with conventional IVF, or when surgically retrieved sperm (TESE/PESA) are used.
Learn more about this specialized technique on our dedicated ICSI service page.
Explore how advanced embryology can help your family-building plans. Schedule an Appointment with our medical team today.