ICSI is an advanced IVF technique where a single sperm is injected into an egg, mainly used for male infertility or when conventional IVF fails.
The term "intracytoplasmic" refers to injecting the sperm inside the cytoplasm of the egg, which bypasses many natural barriers, improving the chance of fertilization.
While both IVF and ICSI involve egg fertilization outside the body, the main distinction is in the method:
In IVF, eggs and sperms are mixed together, allowing sperm to naturally penetrate the egg.
In ICSI, a single healthy sperm is injected directly into the egg, increasing success rates, especially for men with low sperm count or motility.
Our fertility specialists evaluate medical history, semen analysis, hormonal tests, and ultrasound to customize your ICSI treatment plan.
The female partner receives hormonal injections to stimulate multiple egg production.
Mature eggs are collected via a minimally invasive procedure under ultrasound guidance.
A sperm sample is surgically collected or retrieved. Healthy sperm is selected using high magnification.
A single motile sperm is injected into each mature egg using a micro-needle under a microscope.
Fertilized eggs (embryos) are cultured in a lab for three to five days. The highest quality embryos are chosen for transfer.
A selected embryo is placed in the uterus for implantation.
A beta-hCG test is done 10–14 days after transfer to confirm pregnancy.
ICSI treatment costs in India vary depending on location, clinic expertise, and technology. used, and additional procedures required. At Lifeline IVF, we offer transparent, affordable, and ethical pricing.
At our Mumbai and Navi Mumbai centers, the ICSI treatment cost typically ranges from ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,00,000 per cycle.
Large-scale studies show ICSI babies are as healthy as naturally conceived babies. However, a minor increase in birth defects is noted, which could be related to parental infertility rather than the procedure.
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