Your Path to Parenthood with TMC Medical Tourism

The dream of having a child can feel distant when faced with fertility challenges but with advanced techniques like Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI), new horizons open to make that dream a reality. ICSI has emerged as one of the most effective solutions for couples struggling with infertility, especially when traditional methods fail. In this article, we’ll explore how ICSI works, the factors that influence its success, step-by-step procedure details, and treatment costs in Egypt. Please note: TMC Medical Tourism acts as a coordinator, facilitating your access to top fertility services but does not provide the treatment itself.

What Is ICSI and How Does It Work?

ICSI is an advanced fertility procedure in which a single sperm is directly injected into a mature egg using a fine microneedle under the supervision of a fertility specialist. This technique significantly improves fertilization rates, especially for couples dealing with male-factor infertility or failed IVF cycles.

Key Factors That Affect ICSI Success Rates

Several crucial variables impact the success of ICSI, including:

• Female Age: Ideal age is 25:35 for optimal egg quality. Success is still possible for women aged 35:45 with additional techniques.

• Egg and Sperm Quality: Mature, healthy eggs and motile, normally shaped sperm are essential.

• Individualized Stimulation Protocols: Tailored plans using medications like FSH and LH to effectively stimulate egg production.

• Medical Compliance & Psychological Well-being: Following a nutritious diet, taking supplements, and reducing stress all boost success.

• Physician Expertise and Advanced Technology: Doctor skill and modern lab techniques directly influence outcomes.

• General Health and Nutrition: A balanced diet, low in sugars and saturated fats, enhances both egg and sperm quality.

ICSI Procedure: Step by Step

The ICSI journey includes multiple carefully timed stages:

1. Initial Testing: Comprehensive evaluation including hormone levels, ovarian reserve testing, and semen analysis.

2. Ovarian Stimulation: Fertility drugs stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs, tracked via ultrasound.

3. Trigger Injection (hCG): An injection administered 34:36 hours before retrieval to release mature eggs.

4. Egg Retrieval: Performed under light anesthesia using a fine needle to collect mature eggs.

5. Semen Collection and Preparation: High quality sperm are selected from the semen sample.

6. ICSI Fertilization: A single sperm is injected into each egg under a microscope.

7. Embryo Culturing and Transfer: Embryos are monitored in lab incubators for 3:5 days before transfer to the uterus.

8. Pregnancy Monitoring: A blood test is performed 14 days post transfer to measure hCG levels, followed by ultrasounds to confirm pregnancy progress.

ICSI Costs in Egypt

ICSI treatment in Egypt ranges from EGP 18,000 to 60,000, depending on the clinic, technology used, and patient-specific needs:

• Public Clinics: Start around EGP 15,000.

• Private Clinics: Generally range from EGP 30,000 to 60,000.

• Specialized Centers with Advanced Options: May charge EGP 40,000 to 70,000 for services like genetic screening and embryo freezing.

Prices vary based on add ons, number of cycles, and patient health status.

TMC’s Role in Your ICSI Journey

TMC is your trusted treatment coordinator, helping you reach Egypt’s best fertility doctors and clinics—without delivering the medical service directly. Our job is to remove the stress of planning and logistics, so you can focus on your health and hope.

Our Services Include:

• Specialized Fertility Consultations: Connect you with top doctors and clinics based on your case.

• Test & Appointment Coordination: Arrange your preliminary blood tests, scans, and doctor visits.

• Full Travel Management: Flights, accommodation, ground transfers, airport reception, and light medical tourism.

• Post-Treatment Support: Continued guidance, logistics help, and follow up planning to ensure success.

ICSI Packages Coordinated by TMC

1. Egyptian IVF Center – Cairo

• Doctor: Egyptian IVF Center Team

• Includes: Egg retrieval, embryo transfer, and two semen samples.

• Excludes: Accommodation, transportation, tourism, flights, hotel booking, guide services.

• Price: $1,000 (EGP 51,000)

2. Dr. Mahmoud Sami Mansoura

• Doctor: Dr. Mahmoud Sami

• Includes: Retrieval under general anesthesia, transfer without anesthesia, laser assisted hatching, recovery room stay.

• Excludes: Accommodation, transport, tours, flights, guide.

• Price: $420 (EGP 20,700)

3. Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Sami – Cairo

• Doctor: Dr. Mohamed Mahmoud Sami

• Includes: General anesthesia for retrieval, embryo transfer, laser-assisted hatching, recovery room stay.

• Excludes: Other accommodation, transport, flights, tourism.

• Price: $590 (EGP 29,000)

Frequently Asked Questions

When do ICSI success symptoms appear?
Roughly 14 days after embryo transfer, signs like missed periods, nausea, or fatigue may appear.

What are typical ICSI success rates?
ICSI success rates can reach 60:80% depending on patient health and medical compliance.

What affects ICSI cost?
Prices vary based on clinic, medical technologies used, number of attempts, and optional services like genetic testing or embryo freezing.

Comprehensive TMC Support for ICSI in Egypt

When couples choose Egypt for ICSI treatment, the journey extends far beyond the medical procedure. TMC provides seamless end to end coordination to ease the stress of planning and maximize treatment outcomes.

Highlights of Our Fertility Support Services:

• Doctor & Clinic Matching: Based on in-depth case review, TMC refers you to top ICSI specialists in Cairo, Alexandria, and Mansoura.

• Pre-Stimulation Screening: Blood tests, ultrasound exams, and ovarian reserve analysis are scheduled before the medication phase.

• Daily Transfers to Clinics: Private air-conditioned vehicles with interpreters ensure punctual clinic visits with no added pressure.

• Recovery & Emotional Support: Post-ICSI, TMC provides peaceful hotel recovery zones and optional brief counseling sessions (in-person or remote).

• Gentle Medical Tourism: Curated light sightseeing pyramids at sunset, Nile cruise, or strolls through Khan El Khalili fitting comfortably between your appointments.

• Post Transfer Care: Nutrition tips, light activity guidance, help with repeat attempts, or lab follow ups whatever you need next, we arrange it.

With this thoughtful ecosystem, your ICSI treatment in Egypt becomes a complete journey of healing, hope, and cultural enrichment designed to increase your chances of success and bring peace of mind along the way.

Contact TMC

📞 Phone: +20 110 1000 733
📧 Email: info@tmc.eg

ICSI may be a life changing step in your fertility journey and with TMC’s support, you can take that step with confidence. Let us take care of the planning, so you can focus on what matters most: building your family.

Start your ICSI journey with TMC today.