ICSI — intracytoplasmic sperm injection

ICSI — intracytoplasmic sperm injection

An embryologist injects one sperm into an egg. ICSI changes the fertilisation step within IVF; it is not a complete treatment cycle or a universal way to improve live-birth rates.

It may be discussed for significant sperm abnormalities or previous poor or failed fertilisation. Ask what finding supports its use instead of conventional fertilisation.

Main stages

1. Review semen analysis and prior fertilisation records
2. Discuss the indication and alternatives
3. Coordinate sperm preparation, retrieval and injection
4. Receive fertilisation and culture reports

Fees

$1,800 USD

Base scope

The ICSI laboratory procedure, listed separately.

Additional costs

The full IVF cycle, medication, anaesthesia, retrieval, culture, storage and transfer.

Reference budget in USD. Request a written quotation for your individual plan.

Risks and treatment outcomes

An egg can be damaged during micromanipulation. Injection does not guarantee fertilisation, a transferable embryo or live birth. The wider stimulation, retrieval and transfer risks still apply.

Questions to ask

• Which result makes ICSI appropriate?
• Is the charge per cycle or based on egg numbers?
• Who explains fertilisation and culture results?