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Ivf with Icsi
One of the most popular fertility treatments for couples suffering
from male factor issues is ivf with icsi. Since not every couple is a good candidate for ivf with icsi, it is important that a lot of testing be done After it is determined that the female partner is also a good candidate for ivf with icsi, the next step is preparing for the procedure. The preparation for the woman is the same whether it is ivf with icsi or ivf without icsi. The difference between the two is what happens in the lab in regards to the sperm. Once the sperm has been washed and a single sperm is selected, it is then injected directly into the egg. When couples choose ivf without icsi, the part of the procedure that they skip is sperm injection into the egg. If fertilization occurs with either type of ivf, the next step would be to place the embryo back into the woman in hopes of implantation. When more than one is fertilized, then the couple may choose to freeze the others and use it later if a pregnancy does not result from the first embryo. Another different between the two types of ivf procedures is that couples who have ivf with icsi will not usually have more than one embryo to choose from when it comes to the next step in the process. The reason that ivf with icsi is a good choice for couples with male factor morphology issues is because technology now allows embryologists to single out sperm that have the best shape and design thus decreasing the chance of a child with birth defects. The risk of birth defects may still be too high for some couples so they decide that icsi fertility is not the right option for them. Thankfully, they can still have a good chance of becoming pregnant through ivf without icsi if abnormal morphology is not an issue they have to worry about. The decision to include intracytoplasmic sperm injection with the ivf procedure is a very personal one and should not be taken lightly by any means. As a matter of fact, every couple who is looking into infertility treatment of any kind should take some time to weight their decision so that they can make sure that they are choosing treatment because it is what they want and it is the right choice for them to grow their family. It is also very important the couples communicated with each other throughout the process so that decisions are made as a team and not by just one half of the partnership. Perhaps only the male partner thinks that ivf with icsi is a good idea, but the female partner is not sure that it is what she wants to do, a good way to help figure out the best way to go is to talk with a fertility doctor to find out if there is another option that may make both people happy. Another reason to talk with a professional is to learn more information about the procedure and ask any questions you may have about the process and maybe eliminate any fears one partner may have. Researching the topic in medical magazines, books and websites is another way to make sure you are as informed as possible when making this decision. When it comes to a procedure as life changing as ivf with icsi, it is essential that both potential parents be positive about the decision and be on board completely. Going through with this procedure, no matter what the outcome can change the dynamic of a relationship in a positive or negative way. Remember also that no matter where the infertility comes from, that you are partners. Placing the blame of infertility on each other will only set your relationship up for failure and no amount of infertility treatment will be able to fix it. | |
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Please note that all advice on this website is just our opinion and it should not be considered medical fact.
For further reading on the subject of Infertility we absolutely recommend that you visit www.nlm.nih.gov