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Stress Management
Facing unanticipated difficulties while trying to conceive can be traumatic for those who dream of starting a family with ease. Couples diagnosed with infertility often experience many stressful and complex emotions as they navigate through treatment decisions and processes.
Coping with infertility requires both physical and psychological energy, and the disease has the potential to bring a major life crisis for many couples. In fact, the stress associated with fertility treatment can be just as extreme as the stress associated with serious illness.
Obtaining support to help manage the stress of infertility treatment is important. Patients who seek emotional support early in treatment are often better prepared for their experiences and find it significantly less stressful than patients who do not. Sharing thoughts and feelings with close friends and family members may help while going through the difficult times. Talking with couples or individuals who have also gone through similar treatment can be very helpful too.
Though the infertility process is a challenging and emotional one, couples can endure and come away from the experience with a stronger bond.
Our caring, clinical support team is always available to help answer your questions and offer resource support.
For additional information on stress and infertility, visit:
Frequently Asked Questions: The Psychological Component of Infertility
Stress and Infertility - American Society of Reproductive Medicine
To find an infertility support group near you, visit RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association.
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