The Fertility journey can be emotionally exhausting and challenging, putting a strain on a couples relationship. Seeing a psychologist while considering or undergoing treatment can be a helpful way to work through anxiety, grief, grief, worry and other emotions that may be experienced as a result of fertility issues, specifically in the event that treatment may fail.
Going through IVF can be an emotional rollercoaster. Choosing to keep your treatment private, often means that you cannot gain support from your usual networks. For those who are more open, family and friends may struggle to know how to talk about infertility or how best to support you along the way.
Feelings of shame, isolation and guilt are often experienced by couples who are struggling with infertility. It is important for us as a community and a society as a whole to raise awareness and challenge the stigma associated with infertility because our friends and family members are hurting.