Coping With Infertility, Infertility and Your Marriage, and Treatment Costs
By Rachel Gurevich, About.com Guide to Fertility
Coping with infertility is hard. Really hard. Research has shown that the psychological stress experienced by women with infertility is similar to that of women coping with illnesses like cancer, HIV, and chronic pain. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Below, you'll find resources on coping with the emotional burden of infertility, coping during treatment cycles, dealing with the cost of infertility, finding support, and more.
- The Emotional Rollercoaster of Infertility
- Finding Support
- Infertility and Your Marriage
- Dealing With Friends and Family
- Coping With the Costs of Infertility
The Emotional Rollercoaster of Infertility
You'll feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster when dealing with your infertility issues. Add in the financial burden and emotional side effects of treatments, and it’s easy to see how overwhelming the ride can become. Find general coping advice and what to expect when experiencing infertility here.
- Emotional Impact of Infertility
- Coping With Sadness
- Feeling Pregnant? Coping With Imaginary Pregnancy Symptoms
- Can Stress Keep You From Getting Pregnant?
- Review: "Help with Fertility" Guided Imagery Program
- Coping with Holiday Day Shopping
Finding Support
No one should go through infertility alone. Whether you're thinking of joining a support group, seeking professional therapy, or looking for advice on how to lean on your loved ones, you'll find tips and helpful information here.
- About.com Fertility Support Forum
- Starting an Infertility Blog
- What to Expect From RESOLVE Support Groups
- National Infertility Survival Day
Infertility and Your Marriage
Infertility puts tremendous pressure on a couple. Research has shown that the stress of infertility can lead to couples being unhappy with both themselves and their relationship. From dealing with sexual tension to resolving arguments over treatment choices, learn vital coping tips here.
Dealing With Friends and Family
Being infertile in a mostly fertile world is far from easy. Sometimes it feels like everyone is pregnant – everyone but you. Also, dealing with uncomfortable situations or unwanted advice just adds to the stress you’re already experiencing. Find tips on coping with infertility and your friends and family here.
- Answering, "When are You Going to Have Kids?"
- Should You Tell Friends and Family About Your Infertility?
- Coping with Holiday Get Togethers
Coping With the Costs of Infertility
Paying for fertility treatments can wreck havoc on your budget and your emotions. How can you afford the treatments you need? Does insurance ever help pay? What are your options? Find the answers to these questions and more here.
