Freedom and spontaneity seem to be treasures of the past.
Treatment can become extremely stressful as involved therapy is started.
It is normal at this point for the couple to feel as if they are riding an emotional roller coaster hope at the start of treatment, disappointment and mourning when a cycle fails. They are often exhausted and frustrated with the demands of therapy and may feel undermined or dehumanized. Frustration over treatments that don't guarantee a baby, after spending so much time, emotional energy and money. Anger at the inequity of infertility treatments. In most cases, women carry more of the burden than men.