Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a specialized form of assisted reproductive technology technique. In a clinical or laboratory setting, a sperm is inserted via a needle into a woman’s egg during the process. The process of developing an embryo or fertilized egg involves directly injecting a sperm cell into the cytoplasm of the egg or oocyte. The process is an IVF kind.
Typically, physicians combine ICSI with IVF, and the next day, they check to determine if the egg has been fertilized. The fertilized eggs are watched closely over the next few days as they grow into multicellular embryos. The doctor then implants these embryos into the woman’s uterus.
For male infertility, intracytoplasmic sperm injection is the most popular and effective treatment. It is advised to use ICSI in the following situations:
Using intracytoplasmic sperm injection along with in vitro fertilization (IVF), sterile couples can become parents. The steps in ICSI treatment are as follows:
The fertility team gathers the eggs and sperm before starting ICSI treatment. Ovulation induction, which produces mature eggs, is a step in the egg retrieval procedure. Medication injections are used to stimulate the ovaries. At this point, a needle is inserted into the ovaries with the use of transvaginal ultrasound equipment, and the patient is given a light anesthetic to ensure their comfort. Additionally, the quality, volume, and motility of the sperm are examined. Sperm can be frozen and kept for use in IVF in the future. In certain situations, techniques like electroejaculation or microscopic testicular sperm extraction may be required.
