What is ICSI?

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an alternative method to IVF for achieving egg fertilisation. It is offered to patients with a male factor subfertility diagnosis or to those who have had previous poor or failed fertilisation with IVF. ICSI helps overcome issues of sperm quantity and quality.

Why is ICSI Important?

ICSI enables patients with reduced semen parameters to have biological children, which may not have been possible before. It can also be used to achieve fertilisation in cases where previous IVF attempts were unsuccessful. Sometimes, when using frozen sperm, ICSI is necessary if sperm quality after thawing requires it, even if the sperm was normal before freezing.

Why ICSI Should Be Considered

ICSI is a specialised assisted reproductive technology used for male infertility or when conventional IVF techniques have not been successful. It allows direct injection of sperm into the egg to improve fertilisation chances.

Comparison with IVF

Fertilisation rates following ICSI are similar to conventional IVF. Likewise, pregnancy and live birth rates do not differ significantly between the two methods.

How Successful is ICSI?

At Bridge Clinic London, our multidisciplinary team is committed to supporting you at every stage of your fertility journey. Your treatment plan is personalised to your individual needs, ensuring you receive the highest level of care and guidance.

Success rates with ICSI depend largely on the age of the woman whose eggs are collected. It is important to remember that success rates can have limitations when compared to your own experiences or diagnosis.

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