Question 1

Where does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran practice?

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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran practices at Shakthi Maternity Centre - Ayanavaram.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran for High-Risk Pregnancy Care, Infertility Evaluation / Treatment, Adoloscent Gynecology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran's education qualification?

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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran specialises in ?

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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran specialises as Gynecologist, Obstetrician, Infertility Specialist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran have?

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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran has an overall experience of 32 years. View where has Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran?

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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Gnanasekaran is a Gynecologist/Obstetrician, Infertility Specialist in Chennai with 32 years of experience, practising at Shakthi Maternity Centre. Qualifications include MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai and MD - Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Madras Medical College, Chennai. Memberships include Indian Medical Association (IMA), Federation of Obstetrician & Gynecological society of India, Indian Menopause Society (IMS) and The Obstetric and Gynaecological Society of Southern India. Areas of focus include Gynecologist/Obstetrician, High-Risk Pregnancy Care, Individual, Infertility Evaluation / Treatment and Adoloscent Gynecology.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a Gynaecologist?

Accepted Answer

Gynaecology is the medical specialization that deals with the female reproductive system. Hence, a Gynaecologist is a doctor who specializes in the health and the problems of the female reproductive system that includes the vagina, ovaries, uterus and breasts. Additionally, gynaecologists are also trained in Obstetrics and hence can deal with pregnancy and child birth too.

Question 8

Is there a difference between Gynaecologist & Obstetrician?

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Where a Gynaecologist deals with the health and wellbeing of the female reproductive system, an Obstetrician specializes in pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum care. A Gynaecologist is trained in Obstetrics too. Hence, when a woman is pregnant, she can either consult a Gynaecologist or an Obstetrician, but for issues related to the female reproductive system, she should consult with a Gynaecologist.

Question 9

What are the common procedures performed by a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician?

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Gynaecologist:

1.	Dilation and Curettage (D&C) – The uterine lining is removed either by suction or with a curette. 
2.	Hysteroscopy– A hysteroscopy treats minor conditions inside the uterus in a non-invasive manner.

Obstetrician:

1.	Normal delivery - An Obstetrician helps in childbirth.
2.	C-section – In case of any complications, the Obstetrician operates on the patient to ensure safe childbirth.

Question 10

Does a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician treat infertility in women?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a Gynaecologist/Obstetrician is trained to deal with infertility and related health issues in women. Consulting a Gynaecologist can be a great way to understand and evaluate the reason for infertility and explore the various avenues of treatment available. In case of infertility in women, you should consult with your Gynaecologist/Obstetrician, who will then refer to a specialist if required.

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