Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection Treatment in Turkey
About Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
Key Highlights
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Highly effective for severe male factor infertility, including very low sperm count or motility.Directly bypasses natural fertilization barriers to achieve fertilization.Can be used with sperm retrieved surgically from the epididymis (PESA) or testicles (TESA/TESE).Offers a solution for previous failed fertilization attempts with standard IVF.Allows for the use of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) on the resulting embryos.
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe oligozoospermia (very low sperm count) or cryptozoospermia.
- Poor sperm motility (asthenozoospermia) or abnormal sperm morphology (teratozoospermia).
- Obstructive or non-obstructive azoospermia requiring surgical sperm retrieval.
- Previous failed or poor fertilization in a conventional IVF cycle.
- Use of frozen sperm samples with limited quality or quantity.
- In cases requiring preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos.
- Unexplained infertility where standard IVF has not been successful.
How to prepare
- Complete fertility evaluation of both partners, including semen analysis and female ovarian reserve testing.
- Ovarian stimulation for the female partner to produce multiple mature eggs, monitored via ultrasound and blood tests.
- Sperm sample collection on the day of egg retrieval. For surgical retrieval, the male partner undergoes PESA/TESA/TESE.
- Administration of a trigger shot (hCG or agonist) to induce final egg maturation.
- Egg retrieval is performed transvaginally under sedation 34-36 hours after the trigger shot.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard IVF risks from ovarian stimulation (OHSS) and egg retrieval (bleeding, infection).
- Slight increase in risk of fertilization failure, though ICSI mitigates this.
- Potential for damage to the egg during the injection process, though this is rare with experienced embryologists.
- Very slightly increased theoretical risk of certain genetic and imprinting disorders in offspring, though absolute risk remains low.
- Risk of transferring a genetic cause of male infertility to male offspring.
- Multiple pregnancy risk if more than one embryo is transferred.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate recovery from egg retrieval sedation takes 1-2 hours in the clinic.
- Mild cramping, bloating, or spotting may occur for 1-2 days post-retrieval.
- Patients can typically resume normal, non-strenuous activities the next day.
- Embryo transfer is usually scheduled 3-5 days after egg retrieval, requiring no specific recovery.
- Post-transfer, light activity is recommended; avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and hot baths for a few days.
- A pregnancy blood test (beta-hCG) is performed approximately 10-14 days after embryo transfer.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient procedure)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 days (for egg retrieval procedure)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering intra cytoplasmic sperm injection in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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Procedure cost in other countries
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