Advanced ICSI Treatment in Bangalore for Overcoming Male Infertility
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is an advanced laboratory procedure used during an IVF cycle to treat severe male infertility. Unlike traditional IVF, where many sperm are placed near an egg to fertilize it naturally, ICSI involves the direct injection of a single, high-quality sperm into a mature egg using a specialized microscopic needle.
About This Treatment
What you need to know
Understanding the ICSI Journey
ICSI is a specialized form of IVF used primarily to treat severe cases of male infertility. While traditional IVF involves placing thousands of sperm near an egg in a dish, ICSI involves the direct injection of a single, high-quality sperm into the center of a mature egg. This precision technique ensures that even with very few healthy sperm, fertilization can still occur, offering hope to couples who previously had limited options.
The Aikya ICSI Protocol: Step-by-Step
- Ovarian Stimulation & Monitoring: Similar to IVF, the female partner undergoes 10–12 days of hormone stimulation to produce multiple eggs.
- Sperm Selection: Our embryologists use high-magnification microscopy to select the most morphologically normal and motile sperm from the provided sample.
- The ICSI Procedure: Using a specialized micromanipulator, a single sperm is picked up in a hollow glass needle and injected directly into the cytoplasm of the mature egg.
- Embryo Development: The injected eggs are placed in advanced incubators where they are monitored for signs of successful fertilization and healthy cleavage.
- Embryo Transfer: The resulting high-quality embryos are transferred into the uterus, typically at the Blastocyst stage, to maximize pregnancy potential.
Precision Embryology & Safety
At Aikya, ICSI is performed by senior embryologists using Narishige Micromanipulators and high-definition optics. We prioritize the safety of the oocyte (egg) during the injection process, ensuring minimal trauma. For patients with zero sperm in the ejaculate, we coordinate with urologists for Surgical Sperm Retrieval (TESA/PESA), ensuring that even the most complex male infertility cases have a pathway to biological parenthood.
Why Choose Aikya for ICSI in Bangalore?
- Superior Sperm Selection: We utilize advanced selection techniques to ensure only the healthiest sperm is used for injection.
- High Fertilization Rates: Our lab consistently achieves fertilization rates significantly higher than traditional IVF in cases of male factor issues.
- Expertise in Male Infertility: We offer a holistic approach, treating both partners simultaneously for the best outcome.
- State-of-the-Art Cleanroom: Our Grade-A embryology lab provides the sterile, stable environment necessary for delicate micro-injection procedures.
Treatment Process
Step-by-step journey to better health
Hormonal Stimulation
10–12 days of injections to stimulate the ovaries.
Egg Retrieval
Eggs are collected via a 15-minute ultrasound-guided procedure.
Sperm Preparation
The semen sample is processed to isolate the most active and healthy sperm.
Micro-Injection
The embryologist performs the ICSI procedure under a high-powered microscope.
Incubation
Fertilized eggs are monitored as they develop into 3-day or 5-day embryos.
Transfer
The best-performing embryo is placed into the uterus.
Follow-up
A Beta-hCG blood test is performed 2 weeks later to confirm the pregnancy.
Key Benefits
Why patients choose this treatment
Who Should Consider This?
Is this treatment right for you?
Couples facing severe male factor infertility, including low sperm count (oligospermia), poor sperm motility (asthenozoospermia), abnormal sperm shape (teratozoospermia), or previous failed IVF fertilization attempts.
Important Considerations
What to discuss with your doctor
Please consult our specialists to understand how these considerations apply to your individual case.
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Egg Damage: Although rare (less than 1%), there is a small risk that an egg may be damaged during the micro-injection process. We use ultra-fine needles to mitigate this.
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Genetic Factors: If male infertility is caused by a genetic trait, it may be passed on to male offspring. We offer Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) to screen for such concerns.
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Same Risks as IVF: As ICSI is part of an IVF cycle, standard considerations like OHSS or the possibility of multiple births (if more than one embryo is transferred) still apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions
Research shows the risk is very low (about 1% higher than natural conception), often attributed more to the underlying infertility of the parents than the procedure itself.
Yes. We can retrieve sperm directly from the testes (TESA) and use those sperm for the ICSI procedure.
ICSI involves additional laboratory expertise and specialized equipment, so it generally carries a small additional fee over the base IVF cost.
In IVF, sperm and egg mingle in a dish to fertilize “naturally.” In ICSI, a single sperm is manually injected into the egg to guarantee the sperm enters the egg.
