ICSI Cost in United Arab Emirates

The cost of ICSI in the UAE typically ranges from $5,500 to $9,500 USD, depending on the hospital, city, and type of procedure.

ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) is a form of IVF in which a single sperm is injected directly into each egg. In the UAE, the cost depends on:

• The IVF cycle: medicines, egg collection and embryo transfer.
• Sperm retrieval: if surgery is needed.
• Embryo freezing: and later transfers.
• Genetic testing: if requested.

Check whether an ICSI quote covers the full IVF cycle and medicines, or only the ICSI step.

The UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority describes ICSI as the most common and successful treatment for male infertility. It is used for very low sperm counts, poor sperm movement or shape, surgically collected sperm and previous fertilisation failure. The HFEA notes there is no evidence of benefit when there is no male factor.

The HFEA says overall pregnancy rates with ICSI are similar to IVF and depend mainly on the woman's age.

In the UAE, ICSI falls under Federal Law No. 7 of 2019 on Medically Assisted Reproduction, as amended in 2023, and must be carried out in a licensed centre, according to u.ae. See the IVF page for more on the rules.

The usual IVF risks apply. The HFEA notes that sons may inherit their father's infertility, especially with a genetic cause on the Y chromosome, so genetic testing and counselling may be worthwhile.