Advanced Treatments

Advanced Treatments
Key Advanced Male Fertility Treatments
When Recommended?

Advanced Treatments?

Advanced Male Fertility Treatments designed to address a variety of male fertility issues. For men experiencing challenges in conceiving naturally, these innovative techniques provide effective solutions that can dramatically improve the chances of success in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IVF or ICSI. Our advanced treatments target the root causes of infertility, whether they are related to sperm production, quality, or delivery.

Key Advanced Male Fertility Treatments

  1. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI):
    • What is it? ICSI is a technique where a single healthy sperm is directly injected into an egg to facilitate fertilization. This method is particularly effective for men with low sperm count or poor sperm motility.
    • How it works: Sperm is carefully selected and injected into the egg, bypassing the natural barriers to fertilization. The fertilized egg is then implanted into the woman’s uterus via IVF.
  2. Physiological Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (PICSI):
    • What is it? PICSI is an advanced version of ICSI, using a selection process that mimics natural sperm selection by binding sperm to hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally present around the egg.
    • When is it used? PICSI is often recommended for men with high levels of DNA fragmentation in their sperm or for couples who have experienced repeated failed IVF cycles.
  3. Intracytoplasmic Morphologically Selected Sperm Injection (IMSI):
    • What is it? IMSI is a specialized technique that uses high magnification to select the best-quality sperm based on their morphology (shape) before they are injected into the egg.
    • How it helps: By selecting sperm with ideal characteristics, IMSI increases the likelihood of successful fertilization and embryo development, improving pregnancy rates in ART cycles.
  4. Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting (MACS):
    • What is it? MACS is a non-invasive technique used to filter out sperm with high levels of DNA damage. It uses magnetic nanoparticles to remove unhealthy sperm, leaving behind only high-quality sperm for use in ART.
    • Benefits: This process can improve fertilization rates and reduce the risk of miscarriage by ensuring that only healthy sperm are used in treatments like ICSI.
  5. Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA):
    • What is it? TESA is a procedure in which sperm is retrieved directly from the testicles in cases where sperm is not present in the ejaculate (azoospermia).
    • When is it recommended? TESA is ideal for men with obstructive azoospermia or those with non-obstructive azoospermia who still produce viable sperm in their testes.
  6. Spindle View ICSI:
    • What is it? Spindle View ICSI is an advanced technique that uses specialized imaging to locate the spindle of the egg, which is crucial for proper cell division and embryo development.
    • How it helps: By carefully avoiding damage to the spindle during ICSI, this technique can improve embryo quality and increase the chances of successful pregnancy.
  7. Laser-Assisted Hatching:
    • What is it? Laser-assisted hatching is a technique used to gently thin or open the outer shell (zona pellucida) of the embryo before it is implanted into the uterus.
    • When is it recommended? This treatment is often used for older women or those with previous IVF failures to improve the chances of embryo implantation.
  8. Blastocyst Transfer:
    • What is it? Blastocyst transfer involves culturing embryos to the blastocyst stage (5-6 days after fertilization) before transferring them to the uterus. Blastocysts have a higher chance of implantation and successful pregnancy.
    • Benefits: By allowing embryos to develop to a more advanced stage before transfer, this technique enhances implantation rates and reduces the likelihood of multiple pregnancies.

When Are Advanced Male Fertility Treatments Recommended?

  1. Low Sperm Count: For men with low sperm count or poor sperm motility, advanced treatments like ICSI, IMSI, and MACS are recommended to improve fertilization chances.
  2. Failed IVF Cycles: For couples who have experienced previous failed IVF attempts, techniques such as PICSI or Laser-Assisted Hatching can help improve the success rates.
  3. Azoospermia: For men with no sperm in their ejaculate, sperm retrieval techniques like TESA offer a viable solution for conception.
  4. High DNA Fragmentation: Men with high levels of DNA damage in their sperm may benefit from advanced selection techniques like MACS to ensure healthy sperm are used.