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A diagnosis of infertility can be a devastating and life-altering event affecting many aspects of a patient’s life. Infertility and its treatment can affect a patient and her spouse or partner medically, financially, socially, emotionally, and psychologically. Feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation, and helplessness are not uncommon among patients undergoing infertility treatment. Strained and stressful relations with spouses, partners and other loved ones are not uncommon as treatment gets underway and progresses.
While it is normal to experience emotional ups and downs when pursuing infertility treatment, it is important to recognize when these feelings are of a severe nature. If you experience any of the following symptoms over a prolonged period of time (e.g., two weeks or longer), you may benefit from working with a mental health professional:
Patient support groups are available and include RESOLVE, (www.resolve.org,Tel. 1-888-623-0744) or Path2Parenthood, (www.path2parenthood.org Tel: 1-888-917-3777).
Probably not. Even though infertility is very stressful, there isn't any proof that stress causes infertility. Is infertility causing my stress? Maybe. Many women who are being treated for infertility have as much stress as women who have cancer or heart disease.
While the "just relax" suggestions from your family and friends may be more frustrating than helpful, learning ways to reduce stress can make the struggles of infertility more manageable. Try the following techniques, but keep in mind that relaxation is a personal process. You will learn what works best for you!
Probably not. Even though infertility is very stressful, there isn't any proof that stress causes infertility. Maybe. Many women who are being treated for infertility have as much stress as women who have cancer or heart disease. While the "just relax" suggestions from your family and friends may be more frustrating than helpful, learning ways to reduce stress can make the struggles of infertility more manageable. Try the following techniques, but keep in mind that relaxation is a personal process. You will learn what works best for you!