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What is ICSI?

Intra-Cytoplasmic
Sperm Injection

ICSI is a specialized form of IVF used primarily to overcome male fertility issues. Unlike standard IVF, where many sperm are placed with an egg in a dish, ICSI involves the precise injection of a single, healthy sperm directly into the center of a mature egg.

This technique maximizes the chance of fertilization, even when sperm count, motility, or morphology is severely compromised. At Krisna IVF, our expert embryologists use state-of-the-art micromanipulation technology to perform this delicate procedure.


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ICSI Micromanipulator in Lab

The ICSI Procedure Steps

01

Ovarian Stimulation

Similar to standard IVF, you will take hormone medications to stimulate your ovaries to produce multiple eggs. Once mature, the eggs are retrieved.

Egg Retrieval Illustration
02

Sperm Selection

A semen sample is collected. Our embryologists select the single healthiest and most motile sperm using high-powered microscopes.

[Image of healthy sperm morphology under microscope] Sperm Selection in Lab
03

ICSI Injection

Using fine tools, a single sperm is carefully injected directly into each mature egg to facilitate fertilization.

ICSI Injection Process
04

Embryo Transfer

The injected eggs develop into embryos in our lab. The best quality embryo is transferred to the uterus to establish pregnancy.

Embryo Transfer Procedure

Why is ICSI Recommended?

Male Factor Infertility

When sperm count is very low, motility is poor, or there are high numbers of abnormally shaped sperm.

Poor Fertilization

If a couple has had a previous IVF cycle where none or very few of the eggs were successfully fertilized.

Using Frozen Sperm

Often used when sperm has been surgically retrieved or previously frozen, as these sperm may be less active.

Genetic Testing (PGT)

ICSI is often required if you plan to have Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) to avoid genetic contamination.

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Contact us today to schedule your initial fertility assessment and see if ICSI is the right path for you.

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