How IMSI by Leica works?

Washed sperm are viewed at a magnification 6000-12,000 times than their normal size. This greater magnification shows irregular features in sperm heads that otherwise cannot be seen. The embryologist then chooses sperm with the most normal looking heads.

​Who can benefit from IMSI by Leica?

• Men with poor sperm morphology because poor morphology makes sperm more susceptible to oxidation damage.
• Men with a higher level of DNA fragmentation in their sperm (DNA fragmentation is a sign of oxidation damage).
• Couples with few embryos developing to the blastocyst stage.
• Couples who have not become pregnant despite the transfer of several reasonable quality embryos.