Infertility and mental health are connected – Learn how

Learn about the impact of infertility on mental health reading this insightful blog by Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad.

Impact of Infertility on Mental Health

The matter of infertility has been seen as taboo for so long. People dealing with infertility might not only have to get through physical stress but also mental distress. Finding out that you are infertile is as hard as it is, but accepting it and taking the next step is where the difficulty begins. Infertility has a much bigger impact on your mental health than you may even realise.

“Most of the patients we meet for fertility treatment ask us questions beyond physical difficulties. Their anxieties, stress, and depression become visible through their concerns. And somehow they feel it is not okay to talk about it openly, even with their doctors. But looking after one’s mental health at this time is equally important as looking after one’s physical health. At our hospital, we try our best to create a comfortable environment for them to communicate openly,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, IVF specialist Ghaziabad, Founder and Director of Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF center in Ghaziabad.

The initial stage

“Finding out about infertility can invoke a lot of different emotions in someone, including guilt, shame, grief, anger, worry, and stress. This is the time when most people, especially men, don’t know how to talk to anyone about it. In society, people feel that not being able to have children makes them fail their role as a man or woman,” says Dr. Shubhda Gupta, expert Gynecologist in Noida, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – renowned IVF clinic Noida.

Fertility treatment & mental health

“Throughout the treatment, the couple has anxious moments with the uncertainty attached with the treatment. This could be more to do with ‘what if’ and also factors like time, cost, outcomes, physical stress on the body and so on. And all this gives birth to anxiety, depression, and panic attacks, which all can eventually affect pregnancy,” says Dr. Garima Sharma, Gynaecologist Janakpuri, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Delhi.

How to take care of your mental health?

“The first step is acceptance. Accept the fact that it is a medical condition and a very common one. You’re not alone. You’re not any less of a man or woman if you’re infertile or subfertile. There is nothing to be ashamed of about going for fertility treatment, too. It is like any other medical procedure; you should not feel bad about taking scientific help. Do not ignore the signs like guilt, mood swings, anxiety, irritability, etc. Whenever you feel like you need help, ask for it without hesitation,” says Dr. Aastha Raheja, Gynaecologist Ghaziabad.

Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – renowned IVF center in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad says, “It is difficult to process all the emotions together. Ask for help. Talk to your partner, your friends, your family, or anyone else you can trust. Always remember that this is both your and your partner’s concern. So refrain from blaming each other. Share your concerns with them and get through this together. While going through fertility treatment, talk openly to your doctor. If needed, get professional hel. Communication is the key; you don’t have to go through this journey alone. We are always there for you.”

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