During ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm the woman’s egg using a special lab machine/equipment (micromanupilator). Once fertilization occurs, the fertilized egg (now called an embryo) grows in our fertility laboratory (with conditions which mimic conditions like the one in the fallopian tube) for 1 to 5 days before it is transferred to the womb. The procedure of transferring embryo(s) is called embryo transfer and a special catheter is used to transfer the embryo(s). The pregnancy test will be done after 2 weeks from the day of transfer.

The ICSI procedure is usually recommended for couples who have a low sperm count, previous failed fertilization or a repeated IVF failure.