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From
August 2016, we began consultations with Dr. Karthik and Dr. Manu Lakshmi. Dr.
Karthik explained our problem in a practical manner. We liked his approach - he
knew where we stood and he told us to do a few crucial tests including sperm
mapping, and we proceeded based on these reports.
Sperm Mapping is, in Dr. Karthik's words, a GPS tool to track healthy
sperm through a micro, non-invasive technique. The procedure is done under
local anaesthesia and takes about 45 minutes. A positive result allows you to
proceed with IVF ICSI, especially if you have any major or minor sperm related
issues.
Why
did we choose this centre?
I had read Dr.
Karthik's blogs and found it interesting. After we met him, we understood
that our problem had become more complicated because of our wrong approach. Dr.
Karthik explained our problem in a very simple manner and suggested sperm
mapping (which he is trained in) to get a clearer idea on how to proceed. There
was a lot of positivity, not only in his sincere approach, but also in the
whole clinic.
Dr. Karthik told us clearly that we would start the tests
together and the reason for their centre’s success is a combined integral
approach where every step in the treatment is taken after analysing both
reports.
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We
decided to give it a try. Hari and I
went through the suggested tests. Dr. Karthik also suggested some very
important lifestyle modifications and some supplements and asked us to return
in 6 weeks for the test results.
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I
met Dr. Manu Lakshmi Karthik to
understand my reports. This is the first hospital I found where everyone, right
from the nurses to the doctor is extremely patient with the patients.
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Our
old reports were thoroughly analysed and explained. Dr. Manu instantly
understood our worry and told us that she hoped that our test results were
encouraging. This would allow her to proceed with the IVF procedure.
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She
asked us to remain calm and concentrate on the lifestyle modifications and take
the folic acid and thyroid medications prescribed daily.
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We
had made up our minds that this was the place where we could hope to get
positive results, and hence, we would continue the treatment at this clinic. At
this point we strongly felt that it was God’s wish, and if this didn’t work
out, we would take a break and concentrate on other matters.
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| Dr Manu Lakshmi Karthik |
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I would
like to add that Dr. Manu saw
all of our previous reports and did not repeat any test. The doctors reassured
us that it was only this issue which stopped us from proceeding. This is so unlike other fertility centres
where a junior doctor would see us, and prescribe unnecessary tests and
medications. This made it clear that at the centre the doctors and their team
were emphatic, confident, professional and didn’t believe in play with human
emotions.
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| Dr. Karthik Gunashekhar |
The following links are the websites of Metro Male Clinic
and Guna Fertility Center, the first also features Dr. Karthik’s blogs:
Once we were back home (this was mid-August 2016), we
concentrated on some important exercises and inclusions in our diet. In
particular, I focused on my weight, as anxiety and depression had led to weight
gain.
I wouldn't say I lost too much weight but I became more
positive. Moreover, since this was the festive season of the year, we were busy
with our golu (Navarathri festival) and having a lot of guests at home.
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