How Infertility Can Affect Your Mental Health
How Infertility Can Affect Your Mental Health
Fact: Infertility can affect your mental health. Infertility is not "just" a physical disease. It runs much deeper than the physical stuff that is often seen from the outside. Yes, it’s a lot of medications, tests, and procedures... But infertility has the ability to affect so many aspects of your life and consume you. It can take over your relationships, your mental health, finances, and your overall well-being. It’s often something someone thinks about daily. It can make you feel isolated.
The statistics around mental health and infertility are startling - yet not talked about enough.
Did you know that fertility patients are more likely to report feeling anxious, depressed, and stressed?
A recent study showed 25% to 60% of people with infertility reported psychiatric symptoms, with anxiety and depression significantly higher than those not going through infertility.
Other important mental health and fertility statistics:
76% of infertility patients experience anxiety
56% of infertility patients experience depression
39% of infertility patients meet the criteria for major depressive disorder
9.4% of infertility patients report suicidal thoughts or attempts
Too many patients go into treatments completely unprepared and unsupported, then become blindsided by things like anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. They're then left feeling even more isolated, confused, and broken...
It's essential to know the facts, to have support in place, and to be prepared not just physically for fertility treatments, but mentally too.
Medical Disclaimer:
The information provided in this blog is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider or qualified medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.
