Many a times when
conventional
IVF fails a couple is advised by the
IVF specialist to undergo ICSI. The next question comes is what is
ICSI and how it can help when conventional IVF failed.
ICSI is a Micro
Manipulation Technique which is the latest in IVF technology. The full form of
ICSI is Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection. In this process, sperm is injected
into an egg and placed in the petri dish for incubation. Within 3-6
days when the embryo develops it is transferred into the woman’s womb to
carry for nine months. Although it sounds simple, preparation for ICSI starts
about 12-14 days before the
procedure.
Once the couple gets ready for ICSI, fertility drugs are
given to the female partner to enhance fertility.
The follicles of her ovaries will be
regularly monitored by ultrasonography to assess. To trigger ovulation,
36-40 hours before egg collection, hormone injection is given. During
ovulation, eggs will be collected from the ovary by ultra sound guidance. At
that time the male partner would be required to give sperm for fertilisation.
In some situations donor or frozen sperm is also used. Frozen sperm should be
thawed in advance.
After
egg collection,
the egg will be injected with a sperm by glass needle. The concerned
embryologist will choose the best sperm
with good motility and inject into the egg. The rest of the process is same as
conventional IVF. With the help of the
incubator
the embryos are kept for 3-6 days to grow. Once it grows, it will be
transferred into the female partner’s uterus with the help of a catheter. Whether
the female is pregnant or not gets confirmed only after 14 days by a blood
test.
Now we need to understand in what type of situation a couple
is advised to try ICSI. It is generally done when severe
male infertility prevents from successful
pregnancy. The general conditions for ICSI are the following ---
·
Low sperm
count
·
Physical
blockage preventing the sperm to come out
·
The
movement or motility of the sperm is poor
·
The
morphology or shape of the sperm is poor
·
A person
after Vasectomy might have the desire
·
Failed
IVF cycles using conventional IVF
·
When
sperm has been retrieved surgically from the epididymis (MESA/PESA) or testes
(TESA/TESE), from urine or following electro ejaculation
·
When
there are high levels of antibodies in the semen
ICSI has a very good
success rate and is widely used these days by IVF specialists. In this context
we must know the risks of ICSI to get an idea. The risk of ICSI is actually a
risk of IVF itself in increased chance of multiple births versus natural
conception. By limiting the number of embryos transferred into the uterus, this
risk can be reduced. The risk of birth defects in children conceived through
IVF/ICSI is almost same as that conceived naturally. The risk of ICSI includes
multiple gestation and might require
selective reduction. While doing ICSI sometimes the embryo gets damaged. However,
with capable IVF Specialist and experienced Embryologist at the helm, risk
factor is reduced. Matrika Medicare is experienced to give you the
best ICSI treatment in India.
The benefits of ICSI are many. Couples facing unexplained
infertility generally get result. Couples with male
infertility and when using frozen sperm also helps. When conventional
IVF fails ICSI bears fruit.
If you have any further question regarding ICSI feel free to
contact us. Our team will explain
you the entire process in good detail and will help you to take a decision.
We are available @
www.matrikamedicare.com
or call us in the numbers
011 4145 9114
or +91 9899481003. All your queries will be answered within a short period
of time.
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