Learn More about ICSI at Aspire HFI in Houston
If you have questions about intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), contact Aspire Houston Fertility Institute. Our team is ready to meet you right where you are in your fertility journey.
What Is ICSI?
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a technique used in conjunction with an in vitro fertilization cycle (IVF). This procedure involves carefully injecting a single sperm into an egg to facilitate fertilization. Prior to the development of ICSI, an egg was placed in culture with several thousand sperm to achieve fertilization. There are several indications for this procedure.
Indicators for Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Any number of circumstances may indicate the need for ICSI treatment. These include:
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Surgically retrieved sperm (testicular biopsy, for example)
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Unexplained Infertility
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Previous Infertility
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Previous failed fertilization with an IVF cycle
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IVF cycles involving pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT)
Our embryology staff are very skilled in this technique and do several IVF cycles that involve ICSI.
ICSI and Fertilization Success Rates
ICSI has significantly improved fertilization outcomes for patients experiencing male factor infertility or unexplained fertilization issues. While ICSI increases the likelihood that an egg will fertilize, it does not guarantee embryo development or pregnancy; outcomes depend on egg and sperm quality, age, and other factors.