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. Safia Munir

Lahore

SpecialityInfertility, Gynaecology

EducationMBBS, FCPS

Work DaysMon - Fri

Dr. Safia Munir

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.

Her special interests are in the field of Gynecological Endoscopy (Hysteroscopy & laparoscopy) and Infertility treatment (IUI, ICSI). She was awarded Postgraduate diploma in Assisted Reproductive technologies (ART) from Warwick University, United Kingdom (UK).

She did her Fellowship in minimal access surgery from India. Also she had done certification in Advanced Laparoscopy from Singapore.

Dr. Adrianne Pope

Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan

Dr. Adrianne Pope has a background in science with a Ph.D. in genetics and over 27 years’ experience in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and pathology services. She commenced her career in 1986 in Queensland, Australia. ART Launched Adrianne into a varied career around the world having directed a number of ART facilities in Australia and overseas with positions in the USA and Ireland.

Dr. Shazia Ashraf

Lahore

Dr. Shazia completed her MBBS from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in 1995 and went on to do her FCPS- Training at Sheikh Zayed Hospital in 2003. She is an expert in the field of infertility and also has extensive teaching experience. Dr.Shazia is Assistant Professor at SIMS/Services Hospital since June 2015. In addition she was also Assistant professor at King Edward Lady Atchison Hospital from year 2012-2014.

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. 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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