Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is performed as part of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to inject sperm into the egg to help it fertilize it. This assisted reproductive technique has been the most successful treatment for male infertility and is used in nearly half of all IVF cases.

Normally, the egg is fertilized when the sperm moves into the egg, however, in cases where the sperm cannot penetrate the egg due to the thick outer layer of the egg or the sperm is weak, leading to male infertility. In this case, the doctor will perform the technique of injecting sperm into the egg cytoplasm to help the sperm complete the fertilization process.

Deciding to undergo infertility treatment is not an easy decision. Before starting treatment, there are many factors to consider. Here are some of the most common.

Many couples have spent a lot of money on infertility treatment, but the results are still not as expected. When to stop treatment completely is a personal decision for you and your partner. To consider, ask yourself the following questions:

Although it has been around for more than two decades, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is still considered a groundbreaking procedure for treating male infertility. In ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into an egg. Here are some frequently asked questions about intracytoplasmic sperm injection.

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) has opened up new opportunities for infertile couples. This technique allows reducing the number of good sperm input from millions to just a few and has become the foundation of infertility treatment worldwide.

One factor that can contribute to ‘unexplained’ infertility is oxidative stress (OS). High levels of oxidative stress impair sperm function and damage sperm DNA, increasing the risk of IVF failure. So what is oxidative stress and how does it affect male fertility?