- Who It's For
Is ICSI the Right Option for You?
ICSI is recommended when standard IVF fertilisation is unlikely to succeed on its own — most often due to sperm-related factors. Our fertility team evaluates your specific case before recommending this path.
Male-factor infertility
Low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal shape that makes natural fertilisation difficult.
Previous fertilisation failure
Couples whose eggs did not fertilise successfully in an earlier IVF cycle.
Unexplained infertility
When no clear cause is found despite normal test results on both sides.
Frozen or surgically retrieved sperm
Including sperm preserved before medical treatment or retrieved via TESA/TESE.
Egg-sperm binding issues
Cases where sperm are unable to penetrate the egg's outer membrane naturally.
Combined with genetic screening
Couples who also plan to test embryos for inherited conditions before transfer.
- The Procedure
Your ICSI Journey, Step by Step
Every stage is closely monitored by our embryology team to give each egg the best possible chance of healthy fertilisation.
01
Ovarian Stimulation
Hormonal medication helps the ovaries mature multiple eggs for retrieval.
02
Egg Retrieval
Mature eggs are collected in a short, ultrasound-guided procedure under sedation.
03
Sperm Preparation
A sperm sample is collected and the healthiest individual sperm is selected.
04
Sperm Injection
A single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg under a microscope.
05
Embryo Culture
Fertilised eggs are cultured and monitored daily as embryos develop.
06
Embryo Transfer
The strongest embryo is gently placed into the uterus to begin pregnancy.
07
Pregnancy Test
About two weeks later, a blood test confirms whether implantation succeeded.
- Why ICSI
Benefits of ICSI Treatment
ICSI has become one of the most effective tools available for overcoming male-factor infertility and improving outcomes across a range of fertility challenges.
Strong fertilisation outcomes even in cases of poor sperm quality.
A dedicated solution for men facing severe sperm-related challenges.
Improved chances for couples who've had an unsuccessful IVF cycle before.
Compatible with genetic screening (PGT) before embryo transfer.
Works effectively with frozen or surgically retrieved sperm.
Performed by experienced embryologists in a controlled lab setting.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED
Common Questions About ICSI
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an advanced fertility technique in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg to assist fertilisation, most often used to treat male-factor infertility.
A single, carefully selected sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg. The resulting embryo is cultured and monitored before the healthiest one is transferred to the uterus.
ICSI is typically recommended for couples facing male-factor infertility, previous IVF fertilisation failure, or unexplained infertility.
Success rates depend on several factors, including age, egg and sperm quality, the underlying cause of infertility, and the clinic’s lab standards and experience.
Yes. ICSI is a well-established and safe procedure performed routinely in fertility clinics worldwide.
A full cycle — from ovarian stimulation through to embryo transfer — typically takes around 4 to 6 weeks.