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When retrieving egg for ivf/icsi , is the sperm injected into the egg the same day of the egg retrieval or a day after? when is the sperm injected ?

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Yes: During ivf/ivsi treatment, the sperm is directly injected into the egg on the same day.

Answered 9/18/2013

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