INTRACYTOPLASMIC
SPERM INJECTION
When there's a lower probability of embryo fertilization with IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may be used, where a single sperm is injected directly into each of the eggs.
NEW ORLEANS ICSI
Together we'll explore all possible avenues for successful conception at Audubon Fertility, and will suggest combining treatments when necessary to improve your chances of conceiving. Among the IVF treatments we offer, assisted embryo hatching and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) can be incredibly beneficial.
When is
ICSI used?
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When men have compromised sperm, like low concentration, motility, morphology, or anti-sperm antibodies
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Blockage or absence of the vas deferens, where sperm is surgically collected by epididymal aspiration or testicular biopsy
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If you've had low or failed fertilization on prior IVF attempts
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In cases of unexplained infertility (where infertility cause remains unknown after diagnostic testing)
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Where certain medication or other medical history cause a problem with sperm
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IVF cycles involving pre-implantation genetic diagnosis/screening
