What impact does infertility have on psychological well-being?

Psychological support services during Infertility treatment Infertility takes a significant toll on the psychological health of women and on couples. When medical treatment for any condition is sought, a physical toll is expected and individuals prepare for the same. However, the mental/emotional toll is often minimized or ignored. Infertility is an exhausting burden, as it is not just the physical aspect of not being able to have a child, but the emotional, social, intellectual and financial burden which is overwhelming for most people. Shame, guilt, feelings of inadequacy, uncertainty about seeking treatment, the lack of social/emotional support, stigma associated with infertility, the uncertainty of a positive outcome and the financial burden of treatment among many other things make this process a difficult one to cope with. Psychological self-care and support are absolute necessities during the process of treatment. Emotional responses like irritability, anger, anxiety, ...