Talking to friends or family about fertility problems can be helpful, but they may not always understand what you’re going through. If you’re feeling alone or confused or just very stressed, talking to a counsellor can give you the extra support you need.
Counsellors who are trained in fertility are not just there for people who are having IVF or ICSI. They can help if you’re thinking about egg freezing, if you’re wondering whether you want to have any treatment or if you’re looking at using donor eggs or sperm. They can help you to understand what’s involved, and they can be a listening ear if you just want someone to talk to.
Some fertility clinics give free counselling to people who are having fertility treatment, but at others you will have to pay for this. Counsellors work with both partners if you are a couple, and with single people too.