Certified Medical Magazine by WMA, ACSA, HON
FAQs
12
0

Is ICSI always performed if the male has oligospermia?

By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 10/04/2022

No, it does not have to be the case. If the motile sperm count (REM) after capacitation of the semen sample with oligospermia is higher than 3-5 million, it would even be possible to perform intrauterine insemination (IUI). For this, it is also necessary to take into account the characteristics of the woman, who must be under 35-38 years of age and have no fertility problems.

On the other hand, conventional in vitro fertilization (IVF) could also be performed, but, especially in cases of severe or severe oligospermia, the most indicated technique would be ICSI.

 Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Embryologist
Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics.
License: 3435-CV
Embryologist. Graduate in Health Biology from the University of Alcalá and specialized in Clinical Genetics from the same university. Master in Assisted Reproduction by the University of Valencia in collaboration with IVI clinics. License: 3435-CV.