Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Should we automatically request ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) for our DE cycle?

April 26, 2017automatically CYCLE ICSI injection intracytoplasmic request sperm

0

Posted

Should we automatically request ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) for our DE cycle?

1 Answer

0

Posted

ICSI should be performed if sperm testing has revealed abnormalities that may affect the ability of the sperm to penetrate the egg. ICSI is also recommended if the couple has had a poor fertilization rate in a past IVF cycle. Many clinics will utilize ICSI if frozen sperm is being used, or if the man is taking a calcium channel blocker medication for hypertension or a heart condition. ICSI does not increase the chance of a live birth if the sperm quality is normal.