Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Treatment Program

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection is a micromanipulation technique that involves gently placing a single sperm directly into the egg by an embryologist.  ICSI is performed as part of the IVF program.  If fertilization occurs and the embryo  matures properly, it will be transferred into your uterus. While possible increases in congenital abnormalities in the offspring with this procedure have been investigated, unexplained or genetic factors in the semen may be the cause.

Although some centers may not emphasize ICSI, we find that ICSI  has proven to be beneficial in many cases of infertility, where either sperm counts are low or fertilization rates were low in prior IVF attempts.  ICSI is also recommended in some cases of advanced maternal age,  thickened zona, unexplained infertility, or prior IVF failures.  ICSI is also recommended in cases in which PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) is to be performed, based on the recommendation of a geneticist.