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Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a technique that injects a single sperm directly into an egg outside of the uterus. This procedure is indicated for men who have extremely low concentrations of sperm, whose sperm have failed to fertilize eggs in previous cycles of IVF, and who have a complete absence of sperm. In such a scenario, sperm must be retrieved directly from the testicle using a procedure called Testicular Sperm Aspiration/Extraction (TESA/E), and then injected into the egg outside of the uterus.

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The procedure is performed under a microscope. An embryologist stabilizes a mature egg that has previously been extracted. From the opposite side, he uses a thin micropipette holding a single sperm to pierce the egg and direct it towards the inner part. Following the procedure, the egg with the injected sperm is cultured in the embryology lab and checked on the following day for signs of fertilization.

RMA of New York Team

  • Risa Abittan, MS, CGC

    Risa Abittan, MS, CGC

    Genetic Counselor

  • Beth McAvey, MD

    Beth McAvey, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Joseph Peña, MD

    Joseph Peña, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Michelle Goldsammler, MD

    Michelle Goldsammler, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Cary L. Dicken, MD

    Cary L. Dicken, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Michael Zinger, MD

    Michael Zinger, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Daniel Kenigsberg, MD

    Daniel Kenigsberg, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Steven Brenner, MD

    Steven Brenner, MD

    Reproductive Endocrinologist

  • Joanne Libraro, MSN, RN-C, NEA-BC

    Joanne Libraro, MSN, RN-C, NEA-BC

    Chief Operating Officer

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Why RMA of New York: Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

RMA of New York serves as the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mount Sinai Medical System. Our laboratory team is dedicated to scientific discovery, graduate medical education through RMA of NY’s REI Fellowship Program, and individualized care that focuses on you.

Our team of embryologists are consistently recognized as innovators in reproductive science and medicine, and security and safety standards. RMA of New York has been at the forefront of embryo freezing technology and cutting-edge research, helping countless individuals and partners achieve the dream of building a family.

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