Advanced ICSI Treatment in India

In conventional IVF, we place eggs and sperm together to let fertilization happen naturally. In ICSI, our embryologist injects a single, selected sperm directly into the egg for fertilization.

ICSI treatment itself is not painful for the patient, as it involves laboratory procedures on eggs and sperm. However, associated processes like egg retrieval may cause discomfort or mild pain, typically managed with medication. Most patients experience minimal physical discomfort during the ICSI treatment cycle.

Yes. ICSI has been used successfully for decades and has helped in the birth of millions of healthy babies worldwide. Extensive research has shown that the risk of birth defects is comparable to that of conventional IVF and is not significantly increased by the ICSI procedure itself.

ICSI is extremely effective at its primary job: fertilization. We achieve fertilization in over 90% of the eggs injected. The overall success of the cycle (leading to a live birth) then depends on other factors like the woman’s age and embryo quality, with rates being similar to standard IVF.

Typically, ICSI is reserved for cases with a clear need, like male factor infertility or previous fertilization failure. However, some clinics use it more routinely to ensure fertilization. Dr. Dahiya will discuss whether it’s the right choice for your specific situation.

The beauty of ICSI is that it requires only one healthy sperm for each egg. This is why it is so effective even for men with extremely low sperm counts, where only a handful of viable sperm can be found in the entire sample.

Total fertilization failure after ICSI is very rare, especially in an experienced lab. It usually points to a significant underlying issue with either the eggs or the sperm. If this occurs, Dr. Dahiya will conduct a thorough review to diagnose the issue and plan a different approach for any future cycle.

In ICSI treatment, the number of injections varies based on the individual’s response to ovarian stimulation. Typically, daily injections of fertility hormones are administered for about 8-14 days to stimulate egg production. Additional injections may include a trigger shot to induce ovulation and potential hormonal support post-egg retrieval.

ICSI babies, like all children, inherit physical characteristics from their parents. The ICSI process, which involves directly injecting a selected sperm into an egg, does not influence the genetic traits passed on to the child. Therefore, ICSI babies have the same likelihood of resembling their parents as naturally conceived children.

Children born via ICSI are generally healthy. No researched study has suggested a slight increase in birth defects compared to natural conception. Research at Little Angel IVF indicates that the overall risk is relatively low with a percentage of 0.07%. As with any fertility treatment, there may be some minor risks, but 99.99% ICSI-conceived children are healthy.