If you’re struggling with infertility due to severe male factor issues, Professor Biodun Nelson Olagbuji and Dr. Emmanuel David may recommend intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) as a viable solution. Available at Netcare IVF | Fertility, ICSI is a specialized technique in which a single sperm is directly injected into the cytoplasm of a mature egg during the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process. This approach helps achieve fertilization more efficiently, often with higher success rates compared to other methods. To increase your chances of conceiving, contact us today to learn more about ICSI and the successful fertility treatments we offer.
Professor Olagbuji and Dr. Emmanuel may recommend ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) as a fertility treatment in cases of low sperm count, poor sperm morphology or motility, or previous IVF failure with poor egg fertilization.
It is also recommended if sperm needs to be surgically retrieved due to conditions like a vasectomy, blockage, or low sperm count. ICSI may be advised if frozen sperm of suboptimal quality is used, particularly when stored due to fertility threats. Additionally, it can be useful in cases of genetic testing, where sperm sticking to the egg could interfere with results.
At Netcare IVF|Fertility, our workstations are equipped with ICSI high-resolution inverted microscopes that allow for precise manipulation of a single spermatozoon into the cytoplasm of an egg. During sperm retrieval, IVF/ICSI specialists at Netcare IVF|Fertility Centre isolate the healthiest sperm cells and use micromanipulation techniques to fertilize eggs in a petri dish under these advanced microscopes.
This technique bypasses the need for the sperm to naturally penetrate the egg’s protective layers, addressing common fertilization issues in traditional IVF. In conventional IVF, sperm and eggs are mixed and left to incubate overnight for fertilization. The final IVF step involves transferring the embryo into the mother’s or surrogate’s womb for potential implantation and pregnancy.
To maximize IVF outcomes, fertility specialists at Netcare IVF|Fertility aim to retrieve as many eggs as possible, although only mature eggs can be successfully fertilized. At Netcare IVF|Fertility, our andrology and embryology laboratory enables us to carefully assess and isolate mature eggs, as well as select the healthiest sperm from the male partner’s sample. When IVF is combined with ICSI, the success rate is significantly higher compared to traditional IVF. ICSI typically results in fertilization for 50-80% of the eggs it is used with.
Have questions or need assistance about ICSI and male fertility issues? Our dedicated team at Netcare IVF & Fertility is here to support you on your fertility journey. Reach out to us through the following contact details: Call or WhatsApp on +234 0703 028 4487
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