Infertility can be deeply painful on multiple levels: emotionally, physically, and psychologically.
The longing for a child, coupled with unsuccessful attempts at conception, can lead to profound grief. The physical toll of fertility treatments can also contribute to distress, and the societal expectations surrounding parenthood can exacerbate emotions.
Couples can overcome the pain of fertility challenges by having open conversations with each other and their loved ones.
Many support groups, forums, information centers, and other channels for dealing with the emotional pain that experiencing fertility challenges may bring are available to offer support right now.
Some resources for couples experiencing fertility challenges include:
• RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
• Illume Fertility — Infertility Support Groups & Events
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)