What is the method differentiator that separates IVF and ICSI?
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It is the method of fertilization that makes IVF and ICSI different. In ICSI, the sperm does not fertilize the egg naturally in the petri dish in the laboratory. Rather the embryologist picks the sperm with a fine needle and injects it into the cytoplasm of the egg, resulting in artificial fertilization.
What are the steps that are involved in ICSI?
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The ICSI procedure involves a series of steps that are carried out by fertility experts and it involves the retrieval of gametes (egg and sperm) from the couple and then the ICSI is performed with a fine needle. Afterward, the fertilized egg is transferred into the uterus of the woman for the establishment of pregnancy.
What are the side effects of ICSI done with needle aspiration?
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ICSI is performed under sedation and causes minimal discomfort to the patient but it may cause swelling or pain in the testis. However, it goes away with time and there is nothing to get worried about the pain and swelling.
Babies born through ICSI technique suffer from congenital abnormalities.
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While it is true that babies born through ICSI technique have a risk of developing congenital defects, it is not true that all babies born through this method have congenital abnormalities. ICSI is a successful technique and babies born through this method are no different from naturally conceived babies and they go through normal physical and mental development.
Which are the factors that affect the success of ICSI?
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ICSI is a successful infertility treatment technique that shows results in couples but the success depends on the age of the woman. The higher the age, the chances become lower. If the couple has undergone IVF in the past and it has not worked then it also brings down the chances of successful ICSI. The fertility expert s skills also determine the success of the procedure.
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