Who Benefits from ICSI Treatments?
In some cases, medical practitioners or clinics will suggest ICSI treatments for couples dealing with low sperm counts or inability to fertilize the egg. It’s an ideal solution for couples that are not interested in donor sperm. In most cases ICSI treatments are geared toward those with: • Sperm concentrations measuring less than 15-20 million per milliliter • Sperm mobility is less than 35% • Poor sperm quality • Any couple engaging in IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) Common ICSI Procedure Overview Eggs are collected from the potential mother’s fallopian tubes or ovary. Using a high-powered magnification device, the doctor will use an injection pipet to deposit one sperm into the egg, which is held in place with a glass tool called a holding pipet. The egg or eggs are then left overnight in a laboratory and checked the following day. After the eggs have been checked for successful fertilization, they will be left to develop for several more days. Then, two to four fertilized eggs are plac
