The Trauma of Infertility Coping with infertility can be one of the most trying experiences you face, with the process challenging you physically, emotionally, financially – and for many – spiritually. Often, folks struggling with infertility end up experiencing anxiety, depression, and other mental health outcomes. Relationships and responsibilities can suffer, self-esteem can plummet, andContinue reading Coping with Infertility
Weight and IVF: What the Research Says about Intentional Weight Loss and Fertility
Weight and Infertility If you are struggling with infertility or considering IVF, and you also happen to live in a larger body, chances are your RE (reproductive endocrinologist, aka fertility doctor) has recommended you lose weight. Some clinics may even limit access to IVF treatment to women below a certain BMI. Often, REs don’t specifyContinue reading Weight and IVF: What the Research Says about Intentional Weight Loss and Fertility
Supporting a Loved One Coping with Infertility
How to support a loved one coping with infertility Perhaps a loved one has just announced they* are coping with infertility, or perhaps they’ve been struggling for a while. As a friend or family member, it might difficult to know what to say or how to help. Your loved one might be experiencing anxiety, depression,Continue reading Supporting a Loved One Coping with Infertility