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How can infertility affect the couple’s relationship?

1 fertility expert(s) answered this question

How man can feel when they are infertile?

Almost 50 millions couples are affected with fertility problems. Usually they turn to a doctor when they are unable to conceive a child which takes like 12 months or more of unprotected intercourse. Learn how it can affect you or close ones.

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Answer from the fertility expert:
Kevin Button, Infertility and Mental Health Advocate, The ManCave

Basically it can make or break you. In regards to my own situation it broke me at the start. I was in a relationship at the time and being told I was infertile, I pushed away my family and friends. I couldn’t really talk to anyone and my relationship broke down, but lucky for me I met an amazing woman who accepted me for who I am and I accepted my situation so we moved forward making us better ever since. At the start I felt ashamed, embarrassed, I was stressed a lot and felt alone. There were many mixed emotions including denial but acceptance is key. The more you speak to people the more your situation will get better. Jumping on support groups will help you and I’m still educating myself now. It is a wholly tough process but do hang on as good times will come.

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