ICSI is one of the in-vitro fertilization techniques that involve collection of eggs & sperms. Process of ICSI involves injecting a single sperm directly into the cytoplasm of a mature egg with the help of fine needle.

WHEN TO CONSIDER ICSI?

Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection is recommended in case of sever male fertility issues like low sperm count, poor motility, abnormal morphology, anti-sperm antibodies, vasectomy. One might consider ICSI if previously had failed fertilization from IVF, unexplained infertility, hormonal imbalances.

HOW MANY SPERMS ARE NEEDED FOR ICSI?

In ICSI procedure, only one sperm is enough for one egg. In patients of Oligospermia, good numbers of sperm are retrieved from semen sample, collected on the day of Ovum Pickup.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IVF AND ICSI?

Main difference between IVF and ICSI is the Fertilization technique of both procedures. ICSI is an advanced technology where every single sperm is injected into each egg for fertilization. While, in IVF sperms and eggs are allowed to fertilize in a dish.

Doctor

Dr. Farrukh Bashir

Lahore

SpecialityInfertility, Gynaecology

EducationMBBS, FCPS, DGO

Dr. Farrukh Bashir

Dr. Farukh Bashir graduated in the field of Medicine from Fatima Jinnah Medical College for Women Lahore. She qualified her DIP in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2004. She did her Fellowship (FCPS) in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2012 from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan.

She also worked as infertility specialist & senior consultant Gynae & Obs at Ibra hospital Sultanate of Oman. Her special interests are in the field of Gynecological Endoscopy (Hysteroscopy & laparoscopy) and Endometriosis.

At present she is working as Consultant Gynecologist & Infertility Specialist at Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center Lahore also she is Assistant Professor of Gynae & Obs in Continental Medical college Township Lahore.

Dr. Safia Munir

Lahore

Dr. Safia Munir is a graduate of King Edward medical University Lahore. She did her Fellowship (FCPS) in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2001 from The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP). At present she is working as Consultant Gynecologist & Infertility Specialist at Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center Lahore also she is working as Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Shalimar Medical College / Hospital Lahore.

Prof Col (Rtd) Dr. Nazli Hameed

Lahore

Prof Col Dr. Nazli Hameed started her professional career in Army by joining Army Medical college in 1985. After completing MBBS in 1989 she joined Pakistan Army as Captain. During her tenure at Army medical College, she earned various gold medals & COAS Gold Medal as the best graduate. Dr. Nazli Hameed is working as a Consultant Gynecologist & Infertility Specialist at Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center Lahore. Her special interests are Infertility, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibroids, Uterine Leiomyoma. Prof Col Dr Nazli Hameed started her professional career in Army by joining Army Medical college in 1985.

Dr. Syed Sajjad Hussain (CEO)

Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan

Dr. Hussain is a graduate of medicine from Dow Medical College. He passed Sindh Public Service Commission exam in 1974 and joined Health Services of Government of Sindh. Throughout his career of 34 years with the Government of Sindh Dr. Hussain held many important positions. He is currently engaged with the Australian Concept Group since 1998 as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Dr. Khumair Asif

Lahore

Dr. Khumair Asif is a graduate of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College Bahawalpur. He did his fellowship training at North Surgical Ward Mayo Hospital / King Edward Medical University Lahore. He did his F.C.P.S in General Surgery. He is working as a consultant Male Specialist in the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center. In addition, Dr. Khumair Asif is working as Assistant Professor at Akhtar Saeed Medical & Dental College. Dr. Khumair is experienced in General & Laparoscopic Surgery and Male Infertility

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