Terms oligospermia, oligozoospermia, and Icsi treatment low sperm count refer to semen with a low concentration of sperm and is a common finding in male infertility. Often, semen with a decreased sperm concentration may also show significant abnormalities in sperm morphology and motility (technically oligoasthenoteratozoospermia)

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure in which a single sperm cell is injected directly into the cytoplasm of an egg. This technique is used in order to prepare the gametes for the obtention of embryos that may be transferred to a maternal uterus. With this method, the acrosome reaction is skipped.

There are several differences between classic IVF and ICSI. However, the steps to be followed before and after insemination are the same. In terms of insemination, ICSI needs only one sperm cell per oocyte, while VF needs 50,000-100,000. This is because the acrosome reaction has to take place and

thousands of sperm cells have to be involved in IVF. Once fertilized, the egg is transformed into a pre-embryo and it has to be transferred to the uterus to continue its development.

A skilled embryologist performs the core

ICSI procedure using specialized micromanipulation tools under a high-powered microscope: ®️

• A mature egg is held in place with a glass holding pipette.
• A very fine, sharp hollow needle (micropipette) is used to pick up a single, healthy sperm.
• The needle carefully pierces the outer layer of the egg and injects the sperm directly into the egg’s cytoplasm.
• The needle is gently withdrawn.

1. Initial Consultation & Screening

Both partners undergo comprehensive medical evaluations, including hormone tests and a semen analysis for the male partner, to determine the cause of infertility and suitability for ICSI.

Infectious disease screening is also performed.