Although infertility issues are common, you may feel like you’re alone…

Levels of distress vary depending on stage of treatment. Feelings of depression may increase the longer one pursues fertility treatment. There are higher levels of anxiety during the two weeks prior to the pregnancy test during a treatment cycle …

Those with anxiety and depression prior to starting infertility treatments are less likely to continue with treatment …

Often men are most concerned about their partner’s well-being…..

Educational and specific, problem-based interventions can be effective at reducing levels of depression and anxiety in infertile individuals and couples…

One out of every six couples in the United States is coping with infertility. It can be a lonely experience, creating physical, financial and emotional challenges for you and your partner.

Infertility can be one of the most distressing life crises that a couple faces. For some, their distress is great enough to be the reason they stop fertility treatment.

Many infertile couples hide how badly they feel from their physicians for feart hey will be told they cannot continue the treatment. They may also have difficulty sharing their experience with friends and family leading to a sense of isolation.

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You might experience…

• 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

• Internet-based self-help through chat rooms, physician or counselor-moderated forums or coaching sessions

• Identifying educational needs

• Relaxation techniques

• Communication strategies with partner, medical staff, family and friends

• Grief counseling