Assessment and treatment procedures usually take considerable time. There is a huge range of factors that can contribute to infertility, and treatments vary accordingly. Each couple's experience of infertility is very real for them and cannot be compared with others as being more or less serious. The wish to have a baby, and the fear that it might not be possible, is of paramount importance. You can help by not giving misguided, albeit well intended, advice, and by helping to break down the myths that surround fertility difficulties.
Some people consider infertility to be a private concern.
Yet others find comfort in being able to share it with close friends and family members. It is normal for people to feel sad, angry or depressed at times. You can help by respecting their need for privacy - or, by offering support if there is a need to talk about it. Be prepared to accept the expression of feelings such as anger, sadness and depression. Those experiencing infertility often feel inadequate because they have no control over their reproductive system.