Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) in Sharjah

At American Fertility Centre — Sharjah, we offer Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) — a specialised IVF laboratory technique where a single sperm is injected directly into a mature egg to achieve fertilisation. ICSI is a standard, evidence-based option for many couples facing male-factor infertility or prior failed fertilisation and is performed by experienced embryologists using micromanipulation equipment and strict lab protocols.

What is ICSI and why it’s used?
ICSI is a micromanipulation procedure performed during an IVF cycle: an embryologist selects a single sperm and injects it into the oocyte cytoplasm to enable fertilisation. It was developed to overcome sperm-related barriers (very low sperm count, poor motility, abnormal morphology, or sperm retrieved surgically) and is also used when previous conventional IVF fertilisation has failed. Use beyond clear male-factor indications is common but should be guided by specialist assessment.

Ovarian stimulation & egg retrieval

Standard IVF stimulation to produce multiple mature oocytes followed by a transvaginal egg retrieval under sedation.

Sperm preparation

Fresh, frozen or surgically retrieved sperm are processed in the lab to isolate the best available sperm.

Micromanipulation & injection

Under high-power inverted microscope + micromanipulator, an embryologist immobilises a single sperm and injects it directly into the oocyte cytoplasm using an ultra-fine injection pipette.

Fertilization check & embryo culture

Injected oocytes are checked for signs of fertilisation (usually ~16–18 hours later) and cultured to cleavage/blastocyst stage as per clinical plan.

Embryo selection & transfer or freeze

Embryos with best development are selected for fresh transfer or vitrified for later transfer, including PGT workflows if indicated.

Why choose American Fertility Centre — Sharjah?

Specialised embryology team: Highly trained micromanipulation embryologists experienced in ICSI and complex male-factor cases.

Modern micromanipulation lab: Anti-vibration benches, temperature-controlled workstations and validated micromanipulators for precise injection.

Integrated care: Fertility specialists, andrologists, genetic counsellors and nursing staff coordinate your IVF+ICSI pathway, from counselling through transfer or fertility preservation.

Regulatory compliance & transparent outcomes: We follow UAE ART regulations and provide clear outcome data and cost breakdowns during counselling.

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Success rates & realistic expectations

ICSI enables fertilisation in many cases where conventional IVF would likely fail; however, ultimate pregnancy and live-birth rates depend on maternal age, egg quality, embryo development and uterine factors, not ICSI alone. Younger egg age generally predicts better outcomes.

Published comparisons show that while ICSI reliably increases fertilisation rates for male-factor cases, routine non-indicated use of ICSI does not always improve live birth rates and may be associated with different embryo development metrics — decisions should therefore be individualized.

Clinic-specific success statistics vary; we provide transparent, clinic-level outcome data during counselling so you understand expected probabilities for your situation. For international benchmarks and reporting, national ART registries (e.g., CDC, HFEA) provide aggregated data.