IVF

-IVF can be a very traumatic time in your life. It can test relationships, friendships and your own personal strength. It can also effect how you feel about yourself.

-How individuals and couples cope as they undergo treatment is varied depending on their support network.

-Infertile individuals/couples often find treatment physically, emotionally and financially draining.

-It can be very stressful juggling medical appointments or procedures with work and social commitments.

-There may be particularly difficult times, such as family gatherings where young children or pregnant friends are present.

-Ways that Counselling can help you during the IVF process are:

• Preparing for fertility treatment and making decisions about your treatment
• Impact on relationships with your partner/family/friends as a result of treatment
• Coping with unsuccessful treatment cycles and/or pregnancy loss

-Infertility can be a very difficult experience in many people’s lives.
-Some feeling both may feel while going through IVF are:

• Social isolation
• Loss of interest in usual activities and relationships
• Depression
• Marriage difficulties
• Loss of concentration
• Anxiety and frustration
• Feeling constantly sad and worthless
• Feeling guilty about not providing your partner with a child
• Changes in eating and sleeping patterns
• Thoughts about suicide

Counselling can help you explore your hopes, concerns and fears and develop new skills and strategies for managing the treatment process. Call now for a 15 minute chat to see how we can work together.