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The Gunasheela Blog

Expert-written guidance on fertility, IVF, pregnancy & reproductive health — from the specialists at Gunasheela.

Andrology technician examining a slide under a microscope

Are Sperms washed before IVF Treatment?

Yes. Before IVF or IUI, sperm is washed to separate healthy, moving sperm from the semen. This article explains why and how it is done.
Woman checking her blood sugar at breakfast

IVF – A journey to Parenthood for diabetic patients

How diabetes can affect fertility in women and men, preparing for pregnancy, and how IVF can help when needed.
Embryologist adjusting a laser-equipped microscope in the IVF lab

Is the Embryology lab important for IVF success

Why the embryology laboratory matters in IVF, what happens there, and what to ask about a clinic's laboratory.
Woman talking with a counsellor about infertility stress

Failed IVF: Why It Happens and What Comes Next

Common reasons an IVF cycle may not work, what a review can show, and the options for next steps.
Gynaecologist discussing an ultrasound scan with a patient

Are your cycles regular?

How to tell whether your menstrual cycles are regular, what counts as normal, and when irregular periods need checking.
Woman talking with a counsellor in a calm room

Can’t Seem to Get Pregnant? Discover What to Do When IVF Keeps Failing

What repeated IVF failure means, the tests that may help find a cause, and the options couples can consider next.
Nurse preparing a calm day-care procedure room

Painless Sperm Retrieval : A New Possibility

Surgical sperm retrieval for men with no sperm in the semen: the methods, how they are done with anaesthesia, recovery and what happens next.
Genetic counsellor showing a couple a family tree on a tablet

Exploring the Power of Genetic Testing

The genetic tests sometimes used to investigate infertility and recurrent miscarriage, and when each may be recommended.
Pregnant woman watching a fetal heart scan

Can I have Twins with IVF

Why twins are more common with IVF, the risks of a twin pregnancy, and why single embryo transfer is often advised.