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If you or your partner are facing male fertility issues, then ICSI fertility treatment may be best for you.
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is a powerful fertility treatment where sperm is injected directly into the egg, offering hope for couples facing male infertility.
Both IVF and ICSI are a type of artificial insemination that fertilise collected eggs with sperm to create an embryo that’s later transferred into the womb. The difference lies in how this happens. Sperm and eggs are left to naturally fertilise during IVF, whereas ICSI individually injects single sperm into each egg to aid the process.
ICSI fertility treatment starts with a virtual doctor consultation where you and your partner can share your medical history and treatment preferences. Following the results of your fertility tests, you will decide whether ICSI is the most appropriate treatment for you.
The ICSI treatment process can be broken down into the below steps:
While ICSI is not always a guaranteed successful procedure, it has a slightly higher rate of success compared to IVF on its own. This is due to the fact that the injection process ensures that the sperm always enters the egg, which is more likely to result in an embryo.
A course of fertility medication in order to produce multiple eggs
A sperm sample is provided and a procedure under sedation to collect the eggs from the ovaries
The sperm and eggs are fertilised in the lab through single sperm injection
The embryos are transferred into the uterus
Following two weeks after the embryo transfer event
Male infertility
LGBTQ+ couples
Heterosexual couples
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All inclusive pricing and as much at-home care as possible.
All-inclusive pricing means that the quoted price covers everything, including medications, monitoring, procedures, and any other necessary services.
You won't get any surprises or hidden costs later on. With other clinics, you may not include certain expenses upfront, so you could end up paying more than you expected.
All inclusive cost. No surprises.
Everything included, from appointments to medication
No unexpected payments
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This package includes all of the medical necessities that you will need for a full IVF + ICSI cycle. A full IVF cycle consists of one episode of ovarian stimulation followed by egg collection and one transfer event of resultant fresh embryo(s).
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What's included
Differently from all other fertility clinics, we have included the fees associated with the below medications in our treatment packages;
Down regulation and Ovarian Stimulation-
Buserelin, Suprecur
Decapeptyl, Prostap, Synarel/Nafarelin (Nasal Spray)
Fyremadel and Cetrotide injections
Norethisterone, Contraceptive pill
Oestrogen pill and Oestrogen patches
GonalF, Bemfola, Menopur, Meriofert
Gonasi, Ovitrelle
Luteal support-
Progesterone pessaries and tablets (Cyclogest and Utrogestan)
Oestrogen tablets or patches
Your Apricity Clinician will always select the best treatment protocol for you to maximise your chances. Your treatment protocol will determine which medication you are advised to take. You will not necessarily be required to take all of the medication that is included in your treatment package and you may be advised to take medication that is not included in your treatment package.
What’s not included
The package does not include donor sperm, but if you need it, our trusted partner, UK-based sperm bank Semovo can help.
We do accept donor sperm from a selection of other reputable sperm banks - please contact our team if you wish to use another sperm bank.
The HFEA considers that there isn't enough evidence to support the efficacy of some "add-on" treatments such as time-lapse imaging or PGS, which is why we do not include them in our standard pricing packages. We also do not include non-routine tests such as Natural Killer Cells or DNA fragmentation, although if required we would be happy to arrange them for you at additional cost.
In some cases, your consultant may prescribe additional medications on an individual basis to address specific concerns, for example, preventing blood clotting.
Some of these may not be included in your treatment package and would therefore be subject to additional charges.
Pergoveris
Clexane and Aspirin
Trental
Steroids (eg prednisolone)
Thyroxine
Progesterone Injections (eg lubion or IM injections)
Cancellations and refunds
If cycle is abandoned before egg collection refund due £3000.
If cycle is abandoned after eggs have been collected and before embryo transfer refund due £1500.
CONSULTATIONS: If cancelled or rescheduled with more than 48 hours notice before your scheduled appointment, you will not be charged. If cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours notice, you will be charged in full for the consultation.
If cancelled or rescheduled with more than 48 hours’ notice before your scheduled appointment, you will not be charged. If cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours’ notice, you will be charged in full for the consultation.
We are committed to providing a fertility journey based around your needs and preferences. Explore our additional services, which you can add to enhance your package upfront or any stage of your treatment.
Service | Blood TestsAt home with a nurse | Egg, Sperm & Embryo StoragePer year, additional storage |
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Cost | +£222 | +£360 |
IVF and ICSI are just as effective however for some couples, ICSI can be more successful. Particularly for those with male fertility issues. This is due to individual sperm being injected into the egg.
The cost of ICSI is slightly more expensive than IVF due to the enhancements in how the embryos are fertilised. With Apricity’s all inclusive packages, ICSI is £9,255 whereas IVF is £7,895.
The main way to check male fertility is with a semen analysis. This looks at the quality and quantity of sperm including appearance, concentration and motility. Our at-home male fertility tests are a great place to start and are included within our ICSI treatment package.
ICSI is recommended for those with male infertility issues. This may include low sperm count, poor motility or abnormally shaped sperm. It is also a next option for those who have previously gone through IVF.
According to the HFEA, the chances of pregnancy are the same for those who don’t have evidence of male infertility, regardless of whether you have IVF or IVF and ICSI together.
ICSI is not a painful fertility treatment. Some patients may experience minimum discomfort after the egg collection procedure however it is carried out under anaesthetic. Injections required during ovary stimulation may cause a little pain but are mostly just slightly uncomfortable.
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