Intracytoplasmic sperm injection is the process where by a single sperm injected into an egg. it is helpful when infertility is linked to the sperm problems, such as difficulties with the sperm penetrating the egg or low sperm count. its success rate are equal to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and it is recommended to more than half of all couples having IVF treatment.
Andre van Steirteghem and colleagues from vrije university Brussels were behind the technique.After the birth of Louise Brown the first successful "test tube"baby. IVF was used to treat many couples with fertility problems, but it was found to be least effective in cases of male factor infertility.
This began the explanation of new product of assisted fertilization . van Steirteghmen's team decided to try micro-injecting a sperm all the way into an egg. Outcomes for ICSI have been consistent for years,its use have extended to treat couples who do not have male factor infertility.it should be noted that ICSI carries an increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities and genetic imprinting errors, but the rate of major congenital malformations and early development outcomes are the same for ICSI and IVF children