Dr. Vandana Bansal

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an advanced fertility treatment and a specialized form of IVF (In Vitro Fertilization). In ICSI, a single healthy sperm is carefully selected and injected directly into a mature egg using a fine needle under a high-powered microscope. This helps achieve fertilization when sperm are unable to fertilize the egg naturally. When is ICSI recommended? Low sperm count Poor sperm motility (movement) Abnormal sperm morphology (shape) Previous IVF fertilization failure Sperm retrieved through TESA/PESA/MESA Unexplained infertility in selected cases How is ICSI different from IVF? Conventional IVF: Eggs and thousands of sperm are placed together in a laboratory dish, allowing fertilization to occur naturally. ICSI: A single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg, increasing the chance of fertilization in cases of male factor infertility. Benefits of ICSI Improves fertilization rates in male infertility Helps couples with severe sperm-related problems Can be used with surgically retrieved sperm Offers hope after previous failed IVF cycles Note: ICSI improves the chance of fertilization, but it does not guarantee pregnancy. The overall success depends on factors such as the woman's age, egg quality, embryo quality, and uterine health. Aug 5, 2026 Book