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The Gunasheela Blog

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

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Is It Too Late? How Delaying Pregnancy Could Impact Your Fertility

How age affects fertility and pregnancy for women and men, what changes after 35 and 40, and practical steps if you plan to delay starting a family.
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The Four Phases of the Menstrual Cycle

The four phases of the menstrual cycle, what happens in each, how to find your fertile window and when cycle changes need checking.
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IVM Treatment: How In Vitro Maturation Works

IVM (in vitro maturation) is a fertility treatment in which immature eggs are collected and matured in the laboratory, usually with little or no hormone stimulation.
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PGS in IVF: What It Is, Benefits and Limitations

What preimplantation genetic screening (PGS/PGT-A) is, how it is done, who may benefit and its limitations.
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Yoga During IVF: How It Can Help You Relax

How gentle yoga and breathing can help you relax and manage stress during fertility treatment and IVF, and how to practise safely.
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Causes, Tests and Treatment

What recurrent pregnancy loss is, its possible causes, the tests usually offered and the treatment options.
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What Affects IVF Success?

What affects the chances of IVF success, from age and egg and sperm quality to the laboratory and the uterus.
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IVF and Fertility Preservation for Cancer Patients

How IVF and fertility preservation can help people facing cancer treatment, and why early advice matters.
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IVF and Fertility Treatment for People Living with HIV

Fertility treatment and pregnancy for people living with HIV: how the risk of transmission is reduced and what treatment options are available.