Who Should Go for ICSI Treatment?
ICSI is advised when pregnancy does not happen due to sperm-related issues, or after a failed IVF attempt. At Diwya Vatsalya Mamta Fertility Centre, ICSI is suggested only after checking reports of both partners and understanding the exact cause.
- Very low or weak sperm quality
- Sperm unable to reach or penetrate the egg naturally
- Repeated IVF treatment failure
- Azoospermia (no sperm in semen) — often used with TESA
ICSI Treatment Process
Ovarian Stimulation
Mild fertility medicines support egg development, with growth monitored through ultrasound.
Egg & Sperm Retrieval
Eggs are collected from the female partner, and sperm is collected — or surgically retrieved via TESA if required.
Sperm Injection (ICSI)
A single healthy sperm is injected directly into the egg using advanced lab techniques.
Embryo Development
Fertilized embryos are monitored in the lab to select the healthiest one for transfer.
Embryo Transfer
The selected embryo is gently transferred into the uterus.
At Diwya Vatsalya Mamta Fertility Centre, ICSI treatment is planned and personally supervised by IVF Specialist Dr. Rashmi Prasad — MBBS, DGO, DNB, PG-ART (University of Kiel, Germany), 25+ years of experience.
ICSI vs IVF — What's the Difference?
In standard IVF, sperm and egg are placed together in a lab dish and left to fertilise naturally. In ICSI, our embryologist manually injects a single healthy sperm directly into the egg. ICSI is used specifically when sperm count, motility, or quality is too low for natural fertilisation to happen reliably on its own.
ICSI Treatment Cost in Patna
We believe in a clear, honest cost discussion before treatment starts. Here is what ICSI costs at our Patna centre, and how it compares with the other options.
| Treatment | Cost per cycle | Usually recommended when |
|---|---|---|
| 🔬ICSI | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Severe male factor, or fertilisation failed in a previous IVF cycle |
| 🧬IVF | ₹85,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Blocked tubes, low AMH, unexplained or repeated failure |
| 💉IUI | ₹12,000 – ₹20,000 | Tubes are open and sperm count is adequate |
| ⚕️TESA / TESE (with ICSI) | ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 | Azoospermia — no sperm in the semen sample |
| ❄️Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) | ₹45,000 – ₹50,000 | Using a previously frozen embryo instead of a fresh cycle |
*Final cost depends on diagnosis and personalised treatment plan. EMI options available. Free initial consultation for every couple.
What changes the final figure
The final cost depends on your medical reports, the medicines required, the laboratory procedures involved, and your individual condition — none of which is decided before your reports are seen.
What is included
The quoted range covers consultation, monitoring scans, egg retrieval, the ICSI laboratory procedure, embryo culture and the transfer. Medication is quoted separately because the dose is individual.
Explained in simple words
After evaluation, the complete plan and expected expenses are explained to you in plain language — and you get the estimate in writing before anything begins.
ICSI Success Rate — What Really Matters
ICSI success is measured per cycle, not per attempt at fertilisation. Realistic numbers help you plan better than optimistic ones.
🥚 Fertilisation Rate
ICSI produces fertilisation in around 70–80% of injected eggs when sperm are viable. This is what makes it the technique of choice for severe male-factor cases.
👶 Live Birth Per Cycle
Live birth outcomes depend more on the female partner’s age and egg quality than on the ICSI step itself. Under 35: ~40–50% per cycle. 35–37: ~33–40%. Over 40: markedly lower.
🔬 Embryo Quality
Good-quality blastocysts (day 5) from ICSI have similar implantation potential to those from standard IVF. Careful embryo selection improves outcomes more than the fertilisation method alone.
🧬 Sperm Source Matters
Ejaculated sperm gives better results than surgically retrieved sperm. Fresh retrievals give slightly better outcomes than frozen when volumes allow.
ICSI Safety & Baby Outcomes
Parents rightly ask whether ICSI has any effect on the baby. Here is the honest answer from three decades of global data.
✅ Overall Safety Record
ICSI has been used worldwide since 1992. Long-term follow-up studies show ICSI babies grow, develop and perform academically similar to naturally conceived babies.
⚠️ Slightly Higher Absolute Risk
Some studies show a small increase in congenital conditions (roughly 1–2% absolute). Much of this is linked to the underlying infertility, not the ICSI procedure itself.
🧬 Genetic Screening Option
Couples with severe male-factor infertility can consider genetic testing before ICSI to identify inheritable conditions where relevant. Discussed case by case.
🏥 Modern Lab Standards
Careful sperm selection, calibrated micromanipulators and controlled embryo culture reduce risk. Choosing a laboratory that runs high volume with good outcome tracking matters.
If the underlying cause of infertility is genetic, that is a topic to discuss openly with your fertility specialist before starting the cycle — not after.
ICSI Treatment FAQs
ICSI is a specialised IVF technique where a single sperm is injected directly into the egg to help fertilization in severe male infertility cases.
Diwya Vatsalya Mamta Fertility Centre is trusted by many couples for safe, well-planned ICSI treatment under IVF specialist Dr. Rashmi Prasad.
Yes. In standard IVF, sperm and egg are placed together in a lab dish to fertilise naturally. In ICSI, a single sperm is directly injected into the egg — used specifically when sperm quality or count is too low for natural fertilisation to happen reliably.
ICSI itself is a laboratory step performed on the eggs after they are retrieved, so it causes you no discomfort. The egg retrieval beforehand is done under light sedation, and most patients feel little to no pain.
Success depends on age, egg quality, sperm quality, and overall health. It varies case to case, so a personal evaluation is the only reliable way to estimate your chances.
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