Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) involves the direct injection of a single sperm into an egg using a fine glass needle. The primary goal of ICSI is to facilitate fertilization of the egg membrane by the spermatozoa. To prepare for ICSI, the woman undergoes medication-induced ovarian stimulation followed by an egg retrieval procedure to obtain multiple eggs for the ICSI attempt.

ICSI is typically advised for severe cases of male infertility, instances of prior fertilization failures with IVF, or scenarios where there is a restricted number of available oocytes.

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Steps To Follow In An ICSI Treatment

• With precision, a delicate needle is gently inserted through the zona, which is the outer shell of the egg, and into the central cytoplasm of the egg.

• The sperm is then introduced into the cytoplasm, after which the needle is withdrawn.

• Subsequently, the eggs are examined the following morning to confirm normal fertilization.

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Intricacies Involved In An ICSI Treatment

Research suggests that babies conceived through ICSI may face a higher likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities. Additionally, there's a chance that a boy born as a result of ICSI could inherit his father's infertility.

Furthermore, due to the utilization of sperm that may have difficulty fertilizing an egg, there's an elevated risk of miscarriage associated with the procedure.

Genetic issues causing a low sperm count could potentially be inherited by a male child. Therefore, it's advisable to consider genetic testing before proceeding with ICSI.