Technology
Time-Lapse Embryoscope
Continuous embryo monitoring without removing them from the incubator.
ICSI · Gurugram
ICSI — when sperm need a helping hand
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection: a single, precisely selected sperm injected directly into the egg. The gold-standard answer to severe male factor infertility.
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Quick facts
Cycle duration
4–6 weeks
Sperm injected
1 per egg
Fertilisation rate
70–80%
Hospital stay
Day-care
Anaesthesia
Mild sedation
Live-birth rate
Comparable to IVF
Overview
An overview of ICSI
ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a micromanipulation technique used during IVF where a single, motile, morphologically normal sperm is injected directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg using a fine glass needle under a high-magnification microscope.
Who needs ICSI?
Eligibility criteria we evaluate at the first consultation.
Severe male factor
Oligospermia, asthenospermia, or teratospermia on semen analysis.
Azoospermia
Sperm retrieved surgically via PESA, TESA or microTESE.
Prior fertilisation failure
Less than 30% fertilisation in a previous IVF cycle.
Frozen / thawed sperm
When sperm motility is reduced post-thaw.
Limited egg numbers
Optimises fertilisation when only few eggs are available.
PGT cycles
Prevents extraneous sperm DNA from contaminating biopsy results.
How ICSI works — step by step
ICSI follows the same stimulation + retrieval as IVF, with an additional micromanipulation step in the lab.
- 1
Stimulation & retrieval
Day 1–13Same as IVF — daily injections to mature multiple follicles, then transvaginal egg retrieval.
- 2
Sperm preparation
Day 13Sperm sample washed and the most motile, morphologically normal sperm selected under high magnification.
- 3
Egg denudation
Day 13Surrounding cumulus cells removed so only mature (MII) eggs are injected.
- 4
ICSI micromanipulation
Day 13A single sperm injected directly into each mature egg using a glass micropipette under an inverted microscope.
- 5
Embryo culture
Day 14–18Embryos cultured to blastocyst stage in time-lapse Embryoscope.
- 6
Embryo transfer
Day 18–20Single embryo transfer, fresh or frozen.
Success rates
Our outcomes vs national averages.
Fertilisation rate
70–80%
Per mature egg injected
Blastulation rate
45–55%
By Day 5
Live birth < 35y
52%
Per transfer
Live birth 38–40y
26%
Per transfer
Individual outcomes vary. We provide a personalised prognosis at consultation.
Risks & side effects
Lab technology we use
Technology
RI Witness
RFID identification system that prevents specimen mix-ups across the IVF workflow.
Technology
Laser-Assisted Hatching
Precision laser hatching of the zona pellucida to support implantation.
Meet your doctor
Dr. Parul Katiyar
Senior IVF & Fertility Specialist · 20+ years · 5,000+ cycles
- 🎓 MSc Reproductive Medicine, University of Valencia (Spain)
- 🩺 Clinical training, Yale Medical School (USA) & Androfert (Brazil)
- 🏆 ISAR, FOGSI, ESHRE, ASRM member
- 🌍 Speaks English, Hindi · Treats patients globally
Patient stories
“After three failed cycles at another clinic, Dr. Parul re-investigated everything. Her protocol gave us our daughter, Aarna. She didn't just treat us — she believed in us.”
Priya & Rohan, Delhi
IVF after 7 years of trying
“We travelled from Suva. The team handled everything — visa support, accommodation, even translation. Our son arrived in November.”
Suva & Anish, Fiji
International Patient — ICSI
“I almost gave up. Dr. Parul's PCOS program changed my life — physically and emotionally. Forever grateful.”
Rahima, Dhaka
PCOS Fertility Program
Frequently asked questions
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Donor Egg & Sperm Program
Compassionate, anonymous, ethically managed donor egg, donor sperm and donor embryo programs — strictly compliant with Indian ART Act 2021.
Take the first step today
A personal consultation with Dr. Parul Katiyar costs ₹2,000 — and clarifies more than a year of Googling.
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