What You Should Know About Infertility
Infertility tends to cause a lot of self-blame and self-esteem issues. It can leave someone feeling intense grief and sadness. It can affect your social life, relationships including marriage, finances, career, and more. Infertility is often misunderstood by many, and a complete rollercoaster to experience. It's heavy and can affect every aspect of your life. Infertility tests you to limits you never knew existed.
What You Should Know About Infertility
What is infertility?
Infertility is defined as "the inability to achieve a successful pregnancy based on a patient's medical, sexual, and reproductive history, age, physical findings, diagnostic testing, or any combination of those factors." (ASRM) Infertility affects millions of people of reproductive age worldwide – and has an impact on their families and communities. Estimates suggest that between 48 million couples and 186 million individuals live with infertility globally. (WHO)
What causes infertility?
Infertility can be caused by a variety of factors including female-factor fertility issues, male-factor fertility issues, both, and/or unexplained infertility.
What does infertility affect?
Infertility is a very painful disease to experience. It’s often confusing, isolating, and completely misunderstood by those around you. The rate of mental health issues linked to infertility patients is very high including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more.
Infertility tends to cause a lot of self-blame and self-esteem issues. It can leave someone feeling intense grief and sadness. It can affect your social life, relationships including marriage, finances, career, and more. Infertility is often misunderstood by many, and a complete rollercoaster to experience. It's heavy and can affect every aspect of your life. Infertility tests you to limits you never knew existed.
Support is crucial for anyone experiencing fertility issues. Support can help someone process their emotions around what they’re going through and feel less alone.
If you or someone you know is experiencing infertility issues, reach out for support. There are online communities, support groups, and others who understand how crippling this journey is. You are not alone.
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.
