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Littleton, CO Phone:303-794-0045    Lafayette, CO Phone:303-449-1084 
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 You’re Not Alone in your Fertility Journey

Infertility is stressful, and can become of the most difficult life crises a couple ever has to face.  The inability to conceive a child can create considerable feelings of loss. When these feelings are combined with the demands and uncertainties o f treatment, it is not uncommon to feel emotionally out of control.

 

While pursing infertility treatment, it is normal to cycle through emotional highs and lows, including periods of feeling overwhelmed. However, if you experience extreme sadness that doesn’t lessen over time, and a loss of interest in your normal activities, you may benefit from working with a mental health professional.

 

Women dealing with infertility may experience –

  • Depression
  • Feelings of being out of control
  • Anxiety
  • Not feeling like yourself
  • Anger
  • Preoccupation
  • Loneliness
  • Isolation
  • Jealousy & guilt
  • Helplessness
  • Hopelessness
  • Changes in sleep patterns
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Strained interpersonal relationships
Michael Swanson, MD
“Each patient has unique emotional and medical needs that should be considered for optimal health and well-being.”
Michael Swanson, MD
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