In today’s world, infertility and its various causes have increased sharply due to the hectic schedule and lifestyle of young couples. Today 10-14% of couples in India suffer from various fertility issues. However, advancements in medical science make it possible to achieve pregnancy, even in the case of infertility. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of In- Vitro Fertilization, one such procedure that is fundamentally used to treat an extreme case of male infertility. The ICSI procedure comprises sperm injection into a woman’s eggs in a laboratory for fertilization. It is generally recommended when an infertile male has a history of several failed results. ICSI treatment is also helpful in cases where the sperm cannot penetrate the egg or if the sperm are abnormally shaped. Before you decide to opt for this treatment, you need to learn more about the procedure and effectiveness of ICSI.
ICSI treatment is advised for patients with a history of failed IVF results. ICSI is also recommended in the cases mentioned below:
Women first need to take fertility medication to boost the production of eggs in the ovaries. The doctor observes the development of healthy eggs during this time. The ICSI procedure begins when the egg is ready to be recovered.
Step 1: Oocytes are retrieved from a woman performing a transvaginal oocyte retrieval procedure. Step 2: The sperm is retrieved from a man by ejaculation or through a surgical procedure.
After retrieving and cleaning the semen sample, a single sperm is selected and isolated. That sperm is denuded of its membrane and tail and then injected into an egg with a needle. It can take 24 hours for a sperm to fertilize an egg and create an embryo.
The fertilized embryos are observed in a lab for five days for any signs of growth and development. Only after a thorough observation lives to grow, and normal-looking embryos are selected while other embryos are discarded.
After the embryos reach a certain stage of development, a number of them are selected and transplanted into the woman’s uterus using an ultrasound-guided catheter. The entire procedure may happen 2 -5 days after fertilization.
ICSI treatment usually fertilizes 50-80% of the eggs. However, it is essential to understand there is no assurance of a 100% success rate as both partners' age and health condition play a vital role. Once the embryo is transferred into the uterus, it must attach to the uterine lining and evolve into a fetus. Therefore, the success rate of ICSI is not similar to the number of live births after an IVF process.
ICSI treatment is for patients with infertility problems like low sperm count, poor sperm movement, or abnormal sperm. A couple should consult the doctor for infertility if they fail to conceive a child after a year of intercourse. The doctor will explain what needs to be done and what to expect from the procedure.
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