Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is performed as an additional part of an IVF treatment cycle where a single sperm is injected into each egg to assist fertilization using very fine micro-manipulation equipment. In most cases, ICSI can be used to overcome severe male infertility.
How Much Does ICSI Cost In South Africa
By using economies of scale and with the sharing of resources we are therefore able to offer a complete IVF cycle with ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) at R29,500. This is substantially lower than the industry average.
How much does it cost to get sperm injected into you in South Africa?
Intra Uterine Insemination: This involves a direct deposit of sperm into the uterus, supplied by the patient’s partner. This can cost between R10 000 and R20 000.
How much does a fertility clinic cost in South Africa?
According to Cape Fertility, the cost of fertility treatment depends on the type of treatment done, and treatments such as artificial insemination cost between R5000 and R10000 per cycle, with IVF treatments costing R56 000 to R66 000 per cycle.
How much does IVF treatment cost in South Africa?
A single cycle of IVF can cost from R60,000 to R100,000. As more than one treatment cycle is typically required to achieve pregnancy, the end cost can be anything from R120,000 to R300,000 or more.
Can ICSI cause twins?
Abstract. Twin pregnancies constitute the most serious complication for both mother and children after IVF/ICSI treatment, but the transfer of at least two best looking' embryos remains the standard policy. This is due to our inability and reluctance to identify both thetwin prone’ patient and the top quality embryo.
Can you choose gender with IVF in South Africa?
In terms of these regulations, social sexing (determining the sex of the foetus before implantation) is no longer permitted in South Africa.
Therefore, a family with three girls, hoping their fourth will be a boy, is no longer allowed to use scientific processes to make this happen.
Can ICSI be done without IVF?
Some couples choose ICSI because they want to do everything possible to maximize fertilization.
However, it is important to understand that for many couples with normal sperm parameters, maximal fertilization can be achieved with standard insemination during IVF without the use of ICSI.