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ICSI: precise fertilization for tough cases.
When sperm need help reaching the egg, ICSI places a single sperm directly into each egg — a powerful tool for male-factor infertility.
What it is
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) injects one sperm directly into an egg in the lab, overcoming low count, poor motility, or prior fertilization failure. It's included in Dr. Brody's IVF lab services.
Who it's for
- Couples with male-factor infertility, prior failed fertilization, or when using surgically retrieved sperm.
What to expect
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Egg retrieval and sperm prep
Eggs are retrieved as part of an IVF cycle; sperm is prepared in the lab.
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Sperm injection
An embryologist injects one sperm directly into each mature egg.
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Culture and transfer
Resulting embryos are cultured and transferred as usual.
Why Dr. Brody
Steven A. Brody, MD, PhD trained across four medical specialties and co-authored the definitive IVF textbook with Nobel laureate Robert G. Edwards — the scientist who invented IVF. His diagnostic-first approach means he looks for the real cause, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
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