Intra-Mitochondrial Cytoplasmic Injection (IMCI)
A Breakthrough in Embryo Quality Enhancement

What is IVF IMCI?
Who Can Benefit from IVF IMCI?
IVF IMCI may be particularly beneficial for women who experience:
- Advanced Maternal Age: As women age, the quality of their eggs decreases, often leading to lower fertility. IMCI helps rejuvenate older eggs by providing the necessary energy for healthy fertilization.
- Poor Egg Quality: Women who have poor egg quality and who have struggled with embryo development in previous IVF cycles may benefit from the enhanced energy production IMCI provides.
- Recurrent IVF Failures: If you’ve undergone multiple IVF attempts without success, particularly due to poor embryo quality or failed implantation, IVF IMCI offers an advanced approach to improve outcomes.
- Unexplained Infertility: In cases where no clear cause of infertility is identified, IMCI adds an extra layer of support by addressing hidden issues related to egg energy and deve
How Does IVF IMCI Work?
The IVF IMCI process integrates into a standard IVF cycle but adds an additional step to enhance the egg’s quality. Here’s how it works:
- Egg Retrieval: The process starts with retrieving the eggs from the female partner’s ovaries during an IVF cycle.
- Mitochondria Preparation: High-quality mitochondria, either from the patient’s own younger cells or from a donor source, are prepared for injection.
- Mitochondrial Injection: Using a highly specialized technique, the prepared mitochondria are injected into the egg’s cytoplasm. The egg’s natural mitochondria receive an energy boost, enhancing their capacity to support embryo development.
- Fertilization (ICSI): The sperm is then injected into the egg through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) to promote fertilization.
- Embryo Development: Once fertilized, the embryos are monitored for growth and quality. With healthier, energy-rich eggs, the embryos have a better chance of developing successfully.
Why Mitochondria Matter in IVF
Mitochondria play a vital role in producing the energy necessary for all cell functions, including those in the egg. Healthy mitochondrial activity is essential for fertilization, embryo development, and eventual implantation. As women age, mitochondrial function in their eggs diminishes, leading to lower energy levels and a higher risk of failed fertilization or embryo development issues.
By boosting the egg with additional high-quality mitochondria, IVF IMCI directly addresses this challenge, helping to restore energy levels and improve the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.
Benefits of IVF IMCI
- Improved Egg Quality: IVF IMCI enhances the egg’s natural energy, promoting better fertilization rates and healthier embryo development.
- Increased Pregnancy Success: By improving the overall health of the embryo, IMCI may lead to higher pregnancy rates, especially in women over 35 or those with poor egg quality.
- Reduced Risk of IVF Failure: Couples who have experienced failed IVF cycles may see improved success rates with IMCI due to the enhanced embryo viability.
- Better Embryo Development: Healthier eggs lead to stronger, more viable embryos, increasing the likelihood of a successful implantation and healthy pregnancy.
Is IVF IMCI Safe?
IVF IMCI is a safe and well-tolerated procedure. The mitochondria used in the process can either come from a younger donor egg or from the patient’s own cells. These mitochondria are screened for quality to ensure they are functioning optimally. As with any IVF procedure, the process is carefully monitored by highly trained fertility specialists to ensure the best outcomes.
Why Consider IVF IMCI for Your Fertility Journey?
If you’ve faced challenges with traditional IVF, particularly due to poor egg or embryo quality, IVF IMCI offers a promising new approach. By targeting the root cause of these issues—diminished energy levels in the egg—IMCI gives couples a higher chance of achieving a successful pregnancy.