ICSI.... Yes or No?

Question

Hello! I'm on my first IVF cycle, and I'm struggling over the decision on if I should do ICSI or try to let my little eggs and his sperm do it naturally. We have been trying for 2 years, and we have unexplained infertility. Any and all tests on us both thus far have been normal. They say the rate of miscarriage on ICSI is higher, but all I know is I want this to work. The unknowns are terrifying. I'd love someone to weigh in and have some other opinions. Thanks ladies! Any and all help is appreciated.

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In my opinion, if it's his sperm that's also the issue motility and all that, you should def think of ICSI, I mean, IVF isn't very natural, so if you're worried about ICSI not being natural it's all kinda one in the same. I think ICSI is a good choice because it's a little more garunteed than  just regular try to fertilization. I did IVF with ICSI, too. But if you're just worried about the "natural" part, lol we kinda past that with going through treatments you know what I mean ? 😊

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My husband and I have unexplained infertility and my consultant recommended that if we managed to get 10 or more eggs then he would do an IVF/ICSI split. We only managed to get 8 but as they all appeared healthy they did 4 IVF and 4 ICSI. all Ivf eggs fertilised and 2 of the 3 icsi fertilised ( one egg ended up being to immature). If we had less eggs then my consultant would not have done ICSI. Good luck.

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I felt that way but did ICSI because there is actually a pretty low fertilization rate if you don’t just because of the way it’s done. I know people that had like 12 eggs and chose not to do it and only like 1 or 2 fertilized even with no sperm issues. Talk to your Dr they will explain the specifics and the outcomes

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I hadn't heard the part about the higher miscarriage rate with ICSI. That's super scary!! I'm deathly gonna talk with my doctor about that risk. my husband and I are participating in a shared risk program so ICSI is included.  ICSI is actually the only way they will fertilize eggs in the program. If we were doing just 1 ivf  cycle I would probably opt not to do the ICSI ....  it cost $2400 more and my husband doesn't have any fertility issues we are aware of (it's all me) and he  has a great sperm count/ mobility. Have you asked your doctor what they recommend? I'm sure it just depends on your situation however with "unexplained infertility" it might not hurt to do it- it's got to increase the chances!

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My doctor did not recommend ICSI since my husband had no fertility issues. I would definitely talk to your doctor and gets opinion based on your specific case. Good luck!!

ICSI.... Yes or No?

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