Looking for ICSI treatment in Chennai? Dr Niveditha Amilthan (MS OG, MRCOG UK, FRM) has 13+ years of experience helping couples overcome male infertility, low sperm count and failed IVF fertilisation. ICSI is performed in our advanced embryology lab, with consultations available at all 8 of our clinics in Chennai.
What is ICSI?
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a highly specialized IVF technology used to overcome severe male infertility. Under a high-powered microscope, a single healthy sperm is carefully selected, immobilized, and directly injected into the center of a mature egg. This bypasses the natural fertilization barriers.
Doctor's Note
"ICSI is a true marvel of modern medicine. It gives hope to couples facing severe male-factor infertility, ensuring that the critical step of fertilization is achieved with absolute precision." - Dr. Niveditha
Who Is ICSI Recommended For?
Male Infertility Treatment with ICSI
Male factor causes are found in a large share of couples struggling to conceive. ICSI needs only one healthy sperm per egg, so it works even with very low sperm count or poor motility. For men with no sperm in the semen (azoospermia), sperm can often be retrieved directly from the testis or epididymis through TESA or Micro TESE and used for ICSI, giving many couples the chance to have a biological child.
Tests Before ICSI
Before starting ICSI, both partners are evaluated. For the male partner: a detailed semen analysis and, where needed, male hormone tests and a scrotal ultrasound. For the female partner: hormone tests (AMH, FSH, LH, thyroid, prolactin), a pelvic ultrasound with antral follicle count and routine infection screening. These results help plan the stimulation protocol and decide whether surgical sperm retrieval is needed.
ICSI Procedure: Step by Step
- Ovarian stimulation: medications for 10-12 days help multiple eggs mature, tracked with scans.
- Egg retrieval: a painless, minimally invasive procedure under short anaesthesia.
- Sperm preparation: the semen sample is processed in the lab, or sperm is retrieved through TESA / Micro TESE.
- Sperm injection: the embryologist injects one selected sperm into the center of each mature egg under a high-powered microscope.
- Embryo culture: fertilised eggs grow in the incubator, often to the blastocyst stage (day 5).
- Embryo transfer: the healthiest embryo is placed in the uterus; extra good-quality embryos can be frozen.
- Pregnancy test: a blood test (beta hCG) about two weeks later confirms the result.
Why Choose ICSI with Dr. Niveditha in Chennai?
- Experienced Specialist: MS OG, MRCOG (UK), FRM with 13+ years in fertility care.
- Advanced Embryology Lab: High-powered microscopes, quality incubators and cleanroom lab conditions.
- Complete Male Infertility Care: From semen analysis to surgical sperm retrieval and ICSI under one plan.
- Personalised Protocols: Stimulation planned around your hormonal profile and egg reserve.
- 8 Clinics Across Chennai: Consultations, scans and follow-ups at the branch nearest to you.
ICSI Success Rate: What Affects It
ICSI typically has a fertilization rate of 70% to 80% per mature egg injected. The final chance of pregnancy depends on:
- Age of the woman - the most important factor, best below 35
- Number and maturity of eggs retrieved
- Sperm quality, including sperm retrieved surgically
- Embryo quality and blastocyst development
- Uterine health at the time of embryo transfer
ICSI Cost in Chennai
ICSI is done as part of an IVF cycle, so the cost of ICSI treatment in Chennai depends on:
- Your stimulation protocol and medication dosage
- Whether surgical sperm retrieval (TESA / Micro TESE) is needed
- Blastocyst culture and embryo freezing
- Fresh transfer vs frozen embryo transfer
We share a transparent, itemised ICSI package after your first consultation, with no hidden charges and flexible EMI options. Book a consultation to get your personalised ICSI cost estimate.
IVF vs ICSI
| Factor | Conventional IVF | ICSI |
|---|---|---|
| How fertilisation happens | Sperm and eggs placed together in a dish | One sperm injected into each egg |
| Sperm needed | Good count and motility | Only one healthy sperm per egg |
| Steps for the woman | Stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo transfer | Same as IVF |
| Best suited for | Tubal block, endometriosis, unexplained infertility | Male infertility, azoospermia, failed IVF fertilisation |
If sperm parameters are normal, conventional IVF treatment may be enough. For mild cases with open tubes, IUI treatment is often tried first.
ICSI Clinics Across Chennai: 8 Locations
Consult Dr Niveditha for ICSI treatment at the clinic nearest to you. Monitoring scans and follow-ups can be done at your nearest branch, so you travel less during your treatment cycle.
ICSI Centre in Kolathur
North Chennai
ICSI Centre in Egmore
Central Chennai
ICSI Centre in Redhills
North-West Chennai
ICSI Centre in Karayanchavadi
West Chennai
ICSI Centre in Tambaram
South Chennai
ICSI Centre in Keelkattalai
South Chennai
ICSI Centre in Kovalam
ECR, South Chennai
ICSI Centre in Adyar
South Chennai - opening soon
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ICSI Treatment in Chennai: Frequently Asked Questions
In standard IVF, sperm and eggs are placed together in a dish to fertilize naturally. In ICSI, a single high-quality sperm is injected directly into each mature egg to ensure fertilization. ICSI is a specialised step within an IVF cycle.
ICSI is recommended for couples facing low sperm count, poor motility, abnormal sperm morphology, azoospermia needing surgically retrieved sperm, or previous IVF fertilization failure.
ICSI typically has a fertilization rate of 70% to 80% per mature egg injected. The final pregnancy rate depends mainly on the woman's age, egg quality and embryo quality.
ICSI cost in Chennai depends on your stimulation protocol and medicines, whether surgical sperm retrieval is needed, blastocyst culture, embryo freezing and the number of cycles. Dr Niveditha shares a transparent estimate after the first consultation, with flexible EMI options.
Studies show that the risk of birth defects is only slightly higher than natural conception, similar to standard IVF, and is often related to the underlying cause of infertility itself.
Yes, in many cases. For men with azoospermia, sperm can often be retrieved directly from the testis or epididymis through TESA or Micro TESE and then used for ICSI.
No. The injection of sperm into the egg happens in the lab. For the woman, the steps are the same as IVF: egg retrieval is done under short anaesthesia and embryo transfer is quick and painless.
Dr Niveditha offers ICSI treatment across 8 clinics in Chennai: Kolathur, Egmore, Tambaram, Redhills, Karayanchavadi, Kovalam, Keelkattalai and Adyar (opening soon), covering North, Central, West and South Chennai.
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