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What Issues Might The LGBTQ Community Face Regarding Conception?
For the LGBTQ community, having a baby can involve a great deal more planning, organisation and expense, even if there are no obvious fertility issues involved.
The Cost of Ignoring Fertility in the Workplace
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) one in six people around the world experience infertility, so why is there still a stigma attached, that deters people from talking about their upcoming fertility treatment to their employers?
Fertility and Mental Health
There’s no doubt that struggling to conceive, being diagnosed with infertility and then going through treatment, is emotionally, physically and mentally draining. Increased hope, followed by despair, cycles of medication and treatment, as well as medical appointments, can all take their toll.
What Are The Benefits Of Therapy With IVF?
Infertility and IVF can be challenging, so before you start an IVF cycle, it’s a good idea to make sure that you are emotionally prepared for the journey ahead of you. Counselling and talking therapies at any stage of the IVF process can be beneficial to both you and your partner.
What Can We Do If Our Last IVF Fails?
What happens when IVF is no longer an option? What’s next?
What Happens After IVF?
How much thought have you given to what comes after IVF? Going through IVF is a lengthy process, with physical and emotional demands, lots of short notice appointments and an unknown outcome. Are you prepared for what may occur after your treatment?
What Steps Can You Take To Relax Your Mind and Body, Before IVF Treatment?
Discover all of the ways that you can relax your mind and body before IVF.
What Are My Options If My IVF Treatment Fails?
Unsuccessful IVF doesn’t have to be the end of plans for a family. Options like adoption, fostering or surrogacy can provide many individuals and couples with the chance to become parents.
What are my options for getting pregnant in my 50s?
Some professionals have pointed out that if it is not impossible for women to get pregnant naturally in their 50s, that women in their 50s should not be denied the opportunity to have IVF or other fertility treatment.
What Support Is Available For Me After The Loss Of My Baby, If I Want To Try To Conceive Again?
Here at The IVF Network, we understand that mixture of relief and hope, that can sometimes, sadly, turn to feelings of loss and sadness. We explore what help and support are available to you after the loss of a baby, especially if you want to try to conceive again.
Stigma for Those Who Can’t Conceive Naturally
There are lots of different reasons why people feel there is a stigma attached to talking about fertility issues, we explore them in this blog.