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ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection)
ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is a variation of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). During ICSI, a single sperm is injected directly into an egg, in order to fertilise it.
Ultrasound can speed up sperm
Sperm motility increased after the application of ultrasound, scientists have discovered...
Studies cast further doubt on indiscriminate use of ICSI
No improvement was found by using ICSI for non-severe male factor infertility or when male factor fertility is not the cause of couples failing to conceive, two papers concluded...
CooperSurgical sued over recalled IVF culture medium
Two Californian couples are suing a health technology company after their embryos failed to develop...
Lack of data still makes IVF add-ons guidance challenging
The updating of the HFEA's traffic light system for add-ons highlights an inherent problem with gathering evidence for these treatments...
Childhood autism associated with infertility in parents
Children of individuals with infertility have a slightly higher risk of developing autism, a study of almost 1.4 million children has shown...
Anxiety, depression and antidepressant use in men have no impact on IVF outcomes
Live birth rates were similar for male partners of women undergoing IVF and ICSI, with or without depression and anxiety...
Global action needed to tackle declining male fertility
Male infertility needs improved options for diagnosis and treatment, as well as wider investment in research, social awareness, and education, according to an international consortium...
Government seeks women's views on reproductive health in England
The UK government has launched a survey seeking women's views on reproductive health issues, including fertility services...
Mapping the upturn in egg donation and egg freezing in the UK
Improvements in access and attitudes towards egg freezing over the past decade, highlight the increase in reproductive choices given to families by advances in fertility treatment...