ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) in Jeddah
ICSI is a step within an IVF cycle. A single sperm is injected into a single egg under a microscope. Your doctor decides whether it suits your situation.
What ICSI is
Instead of letting sperm fertilise the egg on their own in the dish, an embryologist selects one sperm and injects it directly into the egg. The embryos are then followed in the lab.
When it may be advised
- Low sperm count or reduced movement
- No fertilisation in a previous cycle
- Sperm collected by a surgical procedure
- Other reasons your doctor identifies after tests
How it is done
The cycle follows the same stages as IVF: ovarian stimulation, then egg collection. ICSI is then carried out in the lab, the embryos are monitored, and an embryo is transferred to the womb.
What to expect
ICSI itself is done in the laboratory, so it does not add a separate procedure for you. Your doctor explains each step and answers your questions before you begin.
This information is educational. Your doctor sets the right plan for you after an assessment.
Common questions
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) in Jeddah
Does ICSI replace IVF?
No. It is part of an IVF cycle and describes how fertilisation is done in the lab.
Is it right for every couple?
Not always. Your doctor decides after a semen analysis and other tests.
Is it done at Aya?
Yes. It is carried out in the embryology lab inside the hospital.
Is it painful?
The injection is done on the egg in the lab. Your doctor will explain the other steps of the cycle beforehand.
Related treatments
- IVF (in vitro fertilisation) in JeddahLearn about IVF at Aya Hospital in Jeddah: who it suits, how a cycle runs and what to expect. Your doctor decides the plan after assessment.
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) in JeddahIUI is a relatively simple fertility treatment. Learn how it works and who it may suit at Aya Hospital in Jeddah. Your doctor decides after assessment.
- Ovulation induction and cycle monitoring in JeddahOvulation induction helps when ovulation is irregular or absent. Learn the steps and monitoring at Aya Hospital in Jeddah. Your doctor decides.
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