Procedure in which a single sperm is injected under the outer layer of the egg to induce fertilization (see ICSI). This procedure is used to treat male factor infertility.
The performance of surgery, injection, dissection, laser etc. under the microscope using specialized instruments (micromanipulators).
A variety of techniques that can be performed in a laboratory under a microscope. An embryologist manipulates egg and sperm to improve the chances of pregnancy. (See also Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, ICSI.)
Used in men with radically reduced sperm counts or immotile sperm. This procedure involves IVF combined with a microscopic procedure directed at increasing the chance of fertilization.
A microscopic procedure on the egg-host frequently a direct sperm injection into the egg (ICSI).
A group of procedures in which the egg (oocyte) and sperm are manipulated to aid in fertilization.
Microscopic treatment of individual oocytes, sperm or embryos in an effort to improve fertilization
This term covers any technique used in IVF to bypass the zona pellucida (protein shell) which surrounds the egg, as this frequently prevents sperm which has poor motility or morphology from penetrating and fertilising the egg.ICSI is the most commonly used method of micromanipulation.
The IVF laboratory process whereby a single sperm is injected directly into the egg to facilitate fertilization, (ICSI) or the shell around the embryo is thinned to facilitate hatching (Assisted Hatching).
Process whereby a single sperm is injected under the egg's shell or directly into the egg to facilitate fertilization
An IVF laboratory process in which the egg or embryo is held with special instruments and treated by procedures such as ICSI, assisted hatching, or embryo biopsy.
A term used to describe a variety of mechanical procedures used to promote the entry of sperm into the egg. Also called assisted fertilization.
The mechanical manipulation of oocytes, sperm or embryos under a microscope. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), assisted hatching and embryo biopsy are all forms of micromanipulation.
The use of a powerful microscope and remotely controlled fine instruments to manipulate gametes and embryos, e.g. to inject the sperm inside the egg in the laboratory (ICSI). Also used for Assisted Hatching and Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).
Procedure by which a single sperm is injected under the outer layer of the egg to induce fertilization. This procedure is potentially useful for successful treatment of male factor infertility.