Research shows that the process of assisted reproduction itself is associated with increased anxiety, depression and stress and can impact self-esteem and confidence of a couple. This may particularly be the experience after a failed IVF cycle – making the IVF journey a difficult time.

Couple's Mental Health During IVF: How To Handle Stress

Many aspects of modern lifestyle such as improper nutrition, higher stress levels, and hectic jobs are some reasons why more and more couples are visiting Fertility Clinics. Just as real are the scary rumours, shame and gender stereotypes around infertility that demand a lot of personal strength and willpower for individuals or couples to even consider taking this step.

Role of Clinical Psychologist in Fertility Clinics

यह सुन्दर सन्देश आपके दिन में रौनक लाएगा

Apke Manpasand Vyakti se ek Sandesh

WOMEN ADJUSTMENT TO EMOTIONAL DISTRESS DURING IVF
 

Being a parent is a major transition in the life cycle of both men and women alike. But unfortunately, before reaching that stage, some go through the stress of the non-fulfillment of a dream for a child leading to emotional expressions such as temperament issues, depression, anxiety, marital discord, withdrawing from social groups and loss of interest in sexual activity. Couples experience shame, grief, and low self-esteem in the setting of their infertility. Studies show that in the case of infertile couples, females experience higher levels of distress than their male partners (Wright 1991; Greil 1988); however, men’s responses to infertility is almost the same as those of women when infertility is attributed to a male factor (Nachtigall 1992). A feeling of loss of identity is experienced by men and women along with a sense of defectiveness and incompetence.

Overcoming Distress During IVF: A Woman's Perspective

Something that was to happen for the sole purpose of happiness and bonding, almost got a couple on the verge of separation...
Are we prepared for the process and aftermaths of IVF Treatment with donor sperm or donor egg?
Some conversations are so difficult...Here's a diary entry from real life.

From A Therapist's Diary

डर त्यागकर हो जाइये IVF के लिए तैयार
