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Can we refuse ICSI?
Can we refuse ICSI and insist on IVF?
Our Expert's Answer
This information was published 11 years, 7 months ago and was correct at the time of publication. It may not reflect our current practices or regulations.
Please note that all the answers we give are on a generic basis only, as we cannot provide more in-depth answers without access to your medical history. If you need a more detailed response, tailored to you, we would recommend a consultation with one of our Fertility Specialists for more comprehensive medical advice.
Yes, of course you can insist on IVF rather than ICSI. However, ICSI is advised when there is a risk of low or no fertilisation either because the sperm parameters are low or based on evidence from a previous IVF cycle. You need to be aware that if you opt for IVF instead of ICSI and your eggs do not fertilise than your cycle cannot be rescued and you would need to repeat the process again.