Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
What is Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection?
IVF and Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) are the two most popular assisted reproductive technologies used for successful fertilisation. The only difference between the two is the way the egg is fertilised. lVF allows the sperm to penetrate the egg of its own accord where as ICSI directly inserts the sperm into the egg. This is done under a microscope by a qualified Embryologist using very fine tools (known as micromanipulation). The technique is used when the sperm is unable to penetrate the egg wall. If the egg is fertilised, the embryo is inserted into the uterus in the same way as for IVF.The narrow lower section called the neck, or cervix
When ICSI is used?
ICSI is usually Offered to couples who have had poor or no fertilisation during standard IVf but is mainly used to overcome male infertility. It was first used in 1992 to those who have severe male infertility which includes.