IVF - ICSI

Semen microinjection is a complementary technique to IVF. ICSI intervenes when the spermatozoa and the oocyte come into contact. Instead of waiting for the mobile spermatozoa to reach the oocytes, the 'ICSI medically assists the injection of sperm directly into the oocyte and thus improves the chances of fertilization.

In detail, the sperm is collected and processed, then the sperm is selected according to its morphology and mobility. Using a micro-needle, the most mature sperm is transferred into the oocyte to begin embryo culture.

Procedure of the intervention

When you choose to perform IVF ICSI abroad, you will be cared for by a highly qualified and experienced medical team.

The different stages of the intervention include:

• Controlled ovarian stimulation
• Oocyte collection
• Preparation and injection of spermatozoa into oocytes
• Culture of embryos in the laboratory
• Transfer of embryos into the patient's uterus

Definition

IVF ICSI is an in vitro fertilization technique that involves the direct injection of a sperm into an egg to increase the chances of fertilization.

How is IVF ICSI going abroad and in Spain in particular?

The stay takes place in the same way as a classic IVF which is divided into 2 stays.

1st stay:

During the consultation, a review is performed to determine expectations. A treatment will be prescribed to the recipient to stimulate her eggs.

2nd stay

As soon as the oocytes have reached maturity, they are ready to be collected. The selected sperm will be injected directly into the oocytes in vitro. Then the embryo develops in the laboratory. Embryo culture can begin. The recipient will have to prepare her endometrium to accommodate the embryo.

How to get reimbursed for IVF ICSI?

France is one of the few countries to reimburse assisted reproduction procedures.
To qualify, you must meet these conditions:

- Be a heterosexual couple married for at least 2 years
- Spouse must be under 43
- Have beforehand 100% coverage of Infertility
- Less than 6 inseminations performed in France
- Less than 4 IVF performed in France
To be sure that the Social Security reimburses part of the costs of the PMA, it is necessary to build your file before any steps in the clinic< /p>

In case a spouse has an abnormality of spermatozoa

Some examples of sperm abnormalities that generally justify the use of IVF ICSI

Severe oligospermia: A low number of sperm in the semen sample.

Asthenospermia: Sperm with reduced motility or abnormal motility.

Teratospermia: A high proportion abnormal sperm in terms of morphology.

Azoospermia: Absence of sperm in the semen sample.

Necrospermia: Non-viable or low viability sperm.

It is important to note that each case is unique and that sperm abnormalities can vary from one individual to another. A thorough evaluation by a fertility specialist will determine if IVF ICSI is the best option.

Ovocyte cryopreservation and IVF ICSI are two complementary techniques for fertility preservation and infertility treatment.

Ovocyte cryopreservation:

A woman who wishes to delay childbearing for professional or medical reasons can choose to have her eggs cryopreserved. It is useful to freeze your ovocytes or embryos for further testing in case of failure. It saves time, because it is not necessary to repeat the ovarian stimulation treatment.

The ovocytes are extracted by ovarian stimulation, then frozen and stored for future use.

-A woman with a condition requiring potentially fertility-destroying treatments, such as chemotherapy, may opt for ovocyte cryopreservation before starting her treatment, in order to have the possibility of conceiving later.