| Many people are apprehensive about what to expect | | | | what this will in tale and how much time and money |
| when they have decided to under go fertility testing. | | | | should you allow for each step. This is what your first |
| Not to mention the anxiety couples go through | | | | consultation is for. Don't be intimidated or feel |
| before, during, and when the diagnosis is made from | | | | inadequate if you don't understand what your doctor |
| the testing. Through out all stages of fertility testing | | | | is saying, tell him. Remember, you are paying him. |
| from beginning to end one or both partners may feel | | | | You did not attend medical school that is not your |
| inadequate, isolated, alone, scared or even angry. All | | | | expertise. He or she will understand. |
| of these are reactions and feelings are normal. The | | | | There are two things that you and your partner |
| best thing you and your partner can do is | | | | need to remember, you love each other and this is |
| communicate on how each of you is feeling and | | | | not going to be easy. During this process it is |
| show compassion, rather you agree or not. These | | | | important to develop good coping skills and develop |
| are real feelings and they need to be dealt with | | | | them together. Don't feel as if you have to do this |
| gently. Remember, you both are in this together and | | | | yourself. Remember, it takes two to make a baby. |
| studies have shown that 90% of all infertility can be | | | | Some such coping skills can include the following: |
| corrected with a proper diagnosis. | | | | - Acknowledging that this is not going to be easy. |
| Once you and your partner have decided to under | | | | (As mentioned above) |
| go infertility testing, your doctor will decide what | | | | - Communicate- keep talking to your partner, your |
| test(s) maybe appropriate for you, your partner or | | | | doctors, your friends and even a good infertility |
| both. At this point you may feel as if you have lost | | | | support group (As mentioned above) |
| control. Your life as you know it may appear as if it | | | | - Stay supportive- the more you help your partner |
| revolves around doing what they say and when. For | | | | through the process and show compassion, the |
| some people and couples, this maybe a lot to handle. | | | | easier it will become for you as well. |
| For one reason, time constraints! Let's face it, in | | | | - Avoid baby showers, birthday parties and social |
| today's society we are busier than ever and the | | | | gatherings if you and your partner are not up to it. |
| stress and anxiety of stopping in the middle of the | | | | Don't feel guilty. |
| day for a procedure is not always convenient. | | | | - Read and gather as much information as you can. |
| The best way to cope with time constraints is to | | | | This will not only educate you, but it may also help |
| make a schedule. When you and your partner meet | | | | you emotionally understand why you or your partner |
| with your doctor at the first consultations, ask lots | | | | feel the way you do. |
| of questions. You may even want to purchase a | | | | - Don't be ashamed to admit that you need |
| separate planner for you and your partner just for | | | | professional help. This is a new arena for you. By |
| this journey. Find a planner that you can not only | | | | seeking the help that you need for you and your |
| write appointments down, but take notes with and | | | | partner, this maybe the first step in solving your |
| write your feelings down! You would be amazed how | | | | infertility issue. |
| therapeutic that can be. Ask him to give you a verbal | | | | For more information on what to expect during |
| map of where this is going? Ask him step by step | | | | fertility testing, please visit our site below. |