ICSI Treatment in Dubai: Cost, Success Rates & Guide | Dubai Fertility Clinics

What Is ICSI and When Do You Need It?

ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) is a specialized form of IVF where a single sperm is injected directly into each mature egg. It's one of the most commonly performed fertility treatments in Dubai, used in approximately 60-70% of all IVF cycles.

ICSI vs Standard IVF

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Fertilization method	Sperm added to dish with eggs	Single sperm injected into egg
Best for	Normal sperm parameters	Male factor infertility
Fertilization rate	60-70%	70-80%
Cost	AED 20,000-30,000	AED 25,000-40,000

When Is ICSI Recommended?

Male factor infertility:

Low sperm count (oligozoospermia)

Poor sperm motility (asthenozoospermia)

Abnormal sperm shape (teratozoospermia)

Surgically retrieved sperm (TESA/TESE)

Previous vasectomy reversal

Other indications:

Previous IVF cycle with poor fertilization

Unexplained infertility

Using frozen sperm

PGT-A genetic testing planned

Low egg yield

ICSI Success Rates in Dubai

Success rates depend heavily on the woman's age and overall health:

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Under 30	55-65%	45-55%
35-37	35-45%	28-38%
38-40	25-35%	18-28%
Over 40	15-25%	8-18%

*Rates are per embryo transfer and vary by clinic.*

The ICSI Process

Ovarian stimulation — Same as standard IVF (10-14 days of injections)

Egg retrieval — Outpatient procedure under sedation

Sperm preparation — Best sperm selected under microscope

ICSI injection — Single sperm injected into each mature egg

Embryo culture — Fertilized eggs monitored for 3-5 days

Embryo transfer — Best embryo(s) transferred to uterus

Pregnancy test — Blood test 10-14 days after transfer

Cost of ICSI in Dubai

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ICSI cycle (basic package)	25,000 – 40,000
Embryo freezing (if extras)	3,000 – 5,000
PGT-A testing (optional)	8,000 – 15,000
Total	33,000 – 75,000

Tips for ICSI Success

Choose a clinic with experienced embryologists (ICSI requires exceptional lab skills)

Ask about the clinic's fertilization rate specifically for ICSI

Maintain a healthy lifestyle before treatment (both partners)

Consider supplementation (CoQ10, folate, vitamin D) with doctor guidance

Manage stress — it can affect treatment outcomes