Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
(ICSI)
Why choose Maigaard?
Starting a family should never wait. We have a large enough team to ensure you can start treatment the moment you’re ready. Our advanced techniques ensure you can see positive results more quickly than elsewhere.
Our team care and it shows. Each and every patient we work with becomes part of our family. Every decision is made together, every question is answered and every worry looked after. Our patients trust us and we never underestimate that responsibility.
We take the time to help patients understand every aspect of treatment. That understanding creates confidence and trust. Whether it’s pricing, procedures or success rates, our patients know that we put their understanding and success first.
About ICSI
What is Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection?
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a fertility treatment similar to IVF which can be particularly helpful in situations where sperm quality or count is poor. ICSI involves carefully selecting the best quality sperm cell and injecting it directly into the egg under high microscopic magnification. ICSI can help provide positive outcomes where traditional IVF may not be successful.
About ICSI
The ICSI Process
First Appointment
Arrange a first appointment with one of our expert fertility consultants. First appointments are free of charge and available without delay both online and in-person.
Agree a Treatment Plan
Your consultant will help you find the best treatment based on your unique results and circumstances. Once you’ve agreed a treatment plan you can move directly into treatment.
Stimulation and Monitoring
Our nurses will help you to understand how to take “stimulation” medication, which helps your body produce more mature eggs in a single cycle.
Egg Collection
Once the eggs reach the optimal level of maturity our team will help you arrange your egg collection. This non-surgical procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes, and you’re able to return home afterwards.
ICSI Fertilisation and Embryo Development
Our expert laboratory team will use highly specialised magnification equipment to select a single, high-quality sperm which will be injected directly to the centre of the egg cells to create embryos. These embryos are then developed until they reach the Blastocyst stage, with their progress being monitored at every step.
Embryo Transfer
Your consultant will help to decide on the highest quality embryo to use for transfer. Any additional embryos can then be frozen for use at a later date.
Pregnancy Test
Two weeks after your treatment you will be invited to conduct a pregnancy test, which will indicate the outcome of your treatment. Whatever the result, our team are by your side to help you with the next steps.
About ICSI
ICSI Costs
We offer treatment options that ensure every patient can find the right option for them, both medically and financially. Our multi-cycle packages provide improved chances of success, at a cost which makes sense.
Learn more about our simple, honest and effective prices by visiting our price page.
ICSI Single Cycle
• 1 stimulation
• 1 Egg Collection
• 1 embryo transfer
•1 year's storage 28,500DKK
ICSI 3 Cycle Package
• Includes 3 stimulations
• 3 Egg collections
• Up to 5 embryo transfers 56,500DKK IVF 3 Cycles (ages 36-39)
• Includes 3 stimulations
• 3 Egg collections
• Up to 5 embryo transfers 59,000DKK IVF 3 Cycles (ages 40-43)
• Includes 3 stimulations
• 3 Egg collections
• Up to 5 embryo transfers 64,000DKK
About ICSI
Frequently asked questions about ICSI
Is ICSI better than IVF?
Different treatment types are suitable for different circumstances. At Maigaard, your consultant will carefully review your unique test results and medical history to suggest a treatment type which is most likely to provide a successful outcome.
Is ICSI painful?
No, like IVF, the ICSI process should not cause any significant pain or discomfort. Our team of nurses and doctors are experts at ensuring all patients are cared for throughout the treatment process.
Are there choromosomal risks with ICSI?
The ICSI technique has been performed for more than 30 years, allowing for the birth millions of children worldwide. Careful examination of these children’s health has not shown any increased incidence of chromosome abnormalities or malformations.
The preparation for an ICSI treatment is identical to the classical IVF one, except for the fertilization procedure that happens in the laboratory.
Is ICSI only useful in case of "male-factor" infertility?
ICSI can be helpful in a variety of cases, particularly those where conventional IVF has been unsuccessful or fertilisation has not occurred. Not all of these cases are related to male factor infertility.
Can you use ICSI with frozen eggs?
Yes, ICSI can be used to fertilise eggs which have previously been frozen.
Where can I find more information about ICSI?
If you would like to learn more about ICSI, speak with a member of our team who will be able to help you to understand if ICSI is the right treatment type for you.
Free personalised advice
No question is too small. Our team are here to answer all of your questions before, during and after treatment. Get in touch now and we’ll be happy to help.