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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)--what are the risks?

Alukal JP et al., 2008

Alukal JP, Lamb DJ

The Urologic clinics of North America, 35(2), 277-x, 2008

Source DOI PubMed

Abstract

In vitro fertilization used in combination with intracytoplasmic sperm injection allows otherwise sterile couples to become parents. Despite recent studies on the safety of these technologies, there is still only an incomplete picture of the risks associated with the usage of these assisted reproductive techniques to offspring. The risk of multiple gestations continues to be of major concern because of its association with low birth weight, preterm delivery, and increased perinatal mortality. This article outlines the risks associated with in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm injection as a well-defined treatment for couples with severe male factor infertility.

Topics

Infertility > Male Factor > OligospermiaPregnancy > Outcomes > ComplicationsEthics/Philosophy > Bioethics > Reproductive Technology
icsi risks congenital abnormalities, intracytoplasmic sperm injection safety outcomes, ivf icsi offspring health risks, male factor infertility treatment complications, assisted reproductive technology multiple pregnancy, icsi preterm birth low birth weight, sperm injection birth defect risk, ivf perinatal mortality outcomes, severe male infertility treatment options, icsi long term child health

Cite this article

Alukal, J. P., & Lamb, D. J. (2008). Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)--what are the risks?. *The Urologic clinics of North America*, *35*(2), 277-88, ix-x. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ucl.2008.01.004

Keywords

Congenital Abnormalities, Female, Humans, Risk Factors, Sperm Injections, Intracytoplasmic

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