Knowledge & Insights
The Gunasheela Blog
Expert-written guidance on fertility, IVF, pregnancy & reproductive health — from the specialists at Gunasheela.
Does IVF increase the risk of birth defects? What the research shows, why the overall risk remains low, and the checks available during pregnancy.
How dry fruits and nuts fit into a fertility-friendly diet for women and men, and what they can and cannot do.
Practical steps to prepare for IVF: tests, medicines, diet, exercise, sleep and emotional wellbeing, and what to ask your doctor.
Before starting IVF, a few key tests help your doctor plan treatment. This article explains seven essential tests, from your medical history and hormone tests to semen analysis.
A practical checklist for choosing an IVF centre in Bangalore: registration, doctors, laboratory, clear information on costs and chances, and support.
Dr. Devika Gunasheela is Medical Director and Chief Consultant at Gunasheela Fertility Centre, Bengaluru, where she leads the fertility team.
A short video on egg freezing (oocyte vitrification): how eggs are collected, frozen and stored for future use.
How male infertility is assessed and treated, from semen analysis and hormone tests to surgical sperm retrieval.
What a fertility specialist does, the conditions they treat in women and men, how they differ from a gynaecologist and when to see one.