about icsi

[sunflower664]

: Peace upon you - I am a woman 44 years I have sons the youngest 14 years old - I was used to prevent procreation - 4 years ago tried to have children there was a pregnancy, then abortion is -i made iui but failed-fsh = 6,9-lh = 5.8- Is it possible to work ICSI me by my own egg? - A regular menstrual cycle - and my mother gave birth to the youngest sisters at the age of 43

[Heather5]

Hi sunflower! I agree with the others, but just wanted to add that your success rate, whether you do regular IVF or IVF with ICSI, all depends on the quality of your eggs. Unfortunately, the quality and quantity of eggs go down as we get older, so if you haven't already, this is probably the first thing you would want to have checked out. An FSH test (a blood test), and an antral follicle count (ultrasound) will give you a better idea on your chances of success. Best of luck!

[Helen72]

ICSI is only performed if the sperm can't do thhe job.  It is not your age but the quality of the sperm that affects ICSI decisions.  As for your age, ivf is probably the most promising avenue.  Again, you need to see an RE to figure out your options and what your insurance will cover.

[sunflower664]

Thank you for the response - I mean that doctors may refuse to work ICSI to those in my age - I want to know if there are success stories of those who at my age I worked iui but failed

[AnnieBrooke]

What do you mean, "is it possible to work ICSI me by my own egg"?  Do you mean IUI or artificial insemination?  ICSI is done in the laboratory and involves taking one sperm and injecting it into an egg under a microscope; the egg is attained by the doctor doing a medical procedure to aspirate eggs from the ovaries.  I don't see how you could really mean ICSI.  If you mean can you introduce sperm into your uterus by artificial means (such as a syringe), sure, that's possible.