Help is available for those facing the challenges of an infertility diagnosis or a treatment plan. Couples and individuals face many decisions and emotions. Working with a counselor experienced in infertility issues can help if you are:

• At a treatment crossroads
• Considering third party assistance
• Having difficulty communicating with your partner if you have different ideas about treatment
• Deciding whether to continue treatment
• Having difficulty being around friends or family who are pregnant or have babies

A counselor experienced in infertility issues can help you identify and access both internal and external resources to help you better cope with challenges of infertility. A wide range of tools might be utilized including:

• Internet-based self-help through chat rooms, physician or counselor-moderated forums or coaching sessions
• Meeting educational needs
• Relaxation techniques
• Communication strategies with partner, medical staff, family and friends
• Grief counseling