Used in 70% of cycles, but can be detrimental
For some it’s absolutely necessary but for others it doesn't improve outcomes and can even hurt your chances
We Cover every crucial issue on ICSI
Who should use or avoid ICSI, the risks it carries to outcomes and offspring, which clinics have shown competece, and more
One Hub For Knowledge
Learnings from over 44 top studies and insight from experts on fertility, reproductive urology, embryology and more
Pro Tips & Checklists
Concrete action plans and frameworks to plan every major decision along the way, training you to ask the right questions
Video Tutorials
Easy-to-follow summaries and analysis to help you learn at your own pace
We cover how male factor, non-male factor, poor responders, advanced maternal age, patients using PGS, and others respond to ICSI versus Conventional Insemination. We take a closer look at the specific metrics, like ICSI fertilization rate, needed to quantify a laboratory’s ability. We also delve into the data about how ICSI may increase the rate of birth defects and the urogenital impact to male offspring. We cite over 40 studies and use insights gleaned from interviews with embryologists, andrologists, reproductive urologists and reproductive endocrinologists.
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- 0345 min
- When is ICSI Necessary?
- A Word About The Trials For ICSI
- Male Factor: ICSI Always Used, Not Always Needed
- Non-Male Factor: Often Used, Rarely Needed
- Unexplained Infertility
- Poor Responders (Few Oocytes Retrieved)
- Advanced Maternal Age (38 and older)
- Previous TFF or Low Fertilization (<25% of eggs fertilized)
- Tubal Factor
- Cryopreserved Eggs
- Cryopreserved Sperm
- Possible Reasons ICSI Overprescribed
- Pro Tips
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