What is fertility counselling?

As fertility treatment is a complicated process, counselling is an opportunity for couples to discuss any emotional difficulties, fears and anxieties that they may experience during their journey in becoming parents. Fertility counselling enables couples to talk about their problems and feelings. It may also support couples in helping them to understand the process, especially during critical cycles, such as if IVF treatment has so far been unsuccessful, or in cases where it has worked and they are finding it difficult to adjust to their new lifestyle.

Fertility Counselling

Infertility counselling is a way for patients to understand how they feel about infertility and the treatment procedure. It gives them a better understanding of the choices they make and helps them accommodate their feelings. It is a highly recommended step in the process of seeking in vitro fertilization.

There are 3 main types of fertility treatment: medicines. surgical procedures. assisted conception – including intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

Why is infertility counseling important?

 
An infertility counselling session provides you with a platform to have all your queries solved before taking the final step. Here you know, what can be the outcome of the process you are deciding on, how it is going to affect your family, friends and peer and how is law involved with it
Risk factors
  • Age. The quality and quantity of a woman’s eggs begin to decline with age. …
  • Smoking. Besides damaging your cervix and fallopian tubes, smoking increases your risk of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. …
  • Weight. Being overweight or significantly underweight may affect ovulation. …
  • Sexual history. …
  • Alcohol.

When would I visit a fertility counsellor?

Couples are most likely to seek fertility counselling:

  • Before any IVF treatment begins – coping with infertility and learning about treatment options.
  • Following unsuccessful IVF treatment – in cases where this has not yet worked, it is recommended to wait for a few months before trying again. This allows a break from the stress and to allow the body to recover.
  • Adapting to parenthood.