SPERM INJECTION

Males with semen that contains millions of healthy and active sperm cells per millilitre are often able to achieve fertilisation organically. But semen harbouring a low sperm count, irregular-shaped sperm or sperm that aren’t particularly mobile can find it difficult, or even impossible. Sperm injection provides an alternative means to achieve fertilisation. Clinicians can use micropipettes to hold the egg in place and directly inject sperm cells into the egg using a micro-sized needle, allowing the sperm cell to reach its goal.

Tiny needles can be used to penetrate the egg and directly inject sperm