Sperm Collection: Obtain sperm from the male partner or a sperm donor. If necessary, retrieve sperm directly from the testicles using techniques like TESE or MESA.
Sperm Preparation: Prepare the sperm in the laboratory to select the healthiest sperm.
ICSI Procedure:
Egg Preparation: Place the retrieved eggs in a culture medium. Injection: Use a fine glass needle to inject a single sperm directly into the cytoplasm of each mature egg.
Embryo Development:
Egg Preparation: Place the retrieved eggs in a culture medium. Injection: Use a fine glass needle to inject a single sperm directly into the cytoplasm of each mature egg.
Embryo Transfer:
Selection: Select the best quality embryos for transfer. Transfer: Insert the chosen embryos into the uterus using a thin catheter.
Post-Transfer and Follow-Up:
Support: Provide medications, such as progesterone, to support implantation and early pregnancy. Pregnancy Test: Conduct a pregnancy test about two weeks after the transfer to check for successful implantation and pregnancy.