Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
35 fertility clinics offering ICSI in Australia
What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)?
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialised form of IVF where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, making it particularly effective when sperm quality or quantity is a concern.
ICSI is performed as part of an IVF cycle. After eggs are retrieved, an embryologist uses a microscopic needle to inject one healthy sperm directly into each mature egg. This bypasses the natural process where sperm must penetrate the egg on its own.
The Process
- 1Standard IVF ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval
- 2Selection of the healthiest sperm by the embryologist
- 3Direct injection of sperm into each mature egg
- 4Monitoring of fertilisation and embryo development
- 5Embryo transfer to the uterus
- 6Pregnancy test approximately 2 weeks later
Benefits
- Only one sperm needed per egg
- Effective for severe male factor infertility
- Can use surgically retrieved sperm
- High fertilisation rates
- Similar success rates to conventional IVF when sperm quality is addressed
Who Is It For?
- •Men with very low sperm count (oligospermia)
- •Men with poor sperm motility (asthenospermia)
- •Men with abnormal sperm shape (teratospermia)
- •Couples with previous IVF fertilisation failure
- •When using frozen or surgically retrieved sperm
- •Men who have had a vasectomy reversal
Things to Consider
- •Slightly higher cost than conventional IVF
- •Requires highly skilled embryologists
- •Same success rates as IVF once fertilisation occurs
Find ICSI Clinics Near You
Compare 35 clinics offering ICSI across Australia
Showing 35 clinics offering ICSI
Adora Fertility
Albury IVF
Albury, NSW
Ballarat IVF - Wendouree
Wendouree, VIC
Care Fertility Greenslopes
Greenslopes, QLD
City Babies
Richmond, VIC
City Fertility
Coastal IVF Fertility Services
Maroochydore, QLD
Compass Fertility
Barton, ACT
Concept Fertility Centre
Subiaco, WA
Connect IVF
Sydney, NSW
Create Fertility - Mount Waverley
Mount Waverley, VIC
Demeter Fertility
Hurstville, NSW
Family Fertility Centre
Ashford, SA
Fertility and Research Centre, Royal Hospital for Women
Randwick, NSW
Fertility First
Hurstville, NSW
Fertility North
Joondalup, WA
Fertility Specialists of Western Australia
Fertility Tasmania
Hobart, TAS
Flinders Fertility
Glenelg, SA
Genea
IVFAustralia
Melbourne IVF
Minerva Fertility
Bella Vista, NSW
Monash IVF
Newlife IVF - Box Hill North
Box Hill North, VIC
No. 1 Fertility
East Melbourne, VIC
Oasis Fertility Centre
South Perth, WA
Queensland Fertility Group
Repromed
Riverina IVF
Wagga Wagga, NSW
TasIVF
Hobart, TAS
The Fertility Centre
The Royal Women's Hospital - Public Fertility Care
Parkville, VIC
Thrive Fertility - Epping
Epping, VIC
Westmead Fertility Centre
Westmead, NSW
Frequently Asked Questions About Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
What is the difference between IVF and ICSI?
In conventional IVF, eggs and sperm are placed together and fertilisation happens naturally. In ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into each egg. ICSI is typically recommended when there are concerns about sperm quality.
Is ICSI more successful than IVF?
ICSI has similar success rates to conventional IVF once fertilisation occurs. However, ICSI is more effective at achieving fertilisation when sperm quality is poor, making it the preferred option for male factor infertility.
Information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Success rates, costs, and procedures vary between clinics and individuals. Please consult with a qualified fertility specialist for personalised recommendations. HeyDoc does not endorse or recommend any specific clinic.