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The relationship between women's stress levels and the time it takes to conceive was initially developed in a research that found that women who began trying to conceive with the highest levels of a stress-related hormone were twice as likely to experience infertility than those with the lowest levels. Even if we didn't know that lower stress levels are connected to increased fertility rates, we know that infertility is stressful and women who are experiencing infertility report the very same levels of anxiety and despair just like women who have cancer, HIV, or heart disease.

Infertility is extremely tough to deal with. In many situations, the infertile spouse is surrounded by fertile relatives, friends and especially the presence of children can cause feelings of jealously, rage, or despair. Doctors checkups can result in multiple absences from work, which can also be stressful in itself, particularly expressing the reason for the absence. Even the sex life of an infertile couple can become stressful as they learn to correlate sex with failure. Treatment expenses can compound these additional pressures, so no wonder that most people dealing with infertility are angry and depressed.

Developing one's sense of control might significantly reduce stress levels. Here are some ideas for regaining control over your life: Mind/Body Group: Women who join a Mind/Body group not only see their sadness and anxiety levels return to normal, but they also quadruple their chances of becoming pregnant. Mind/Body groups combine social support and particular stress-reduction tactics. Social Support: Infertility may be isolating, especially if you don't discuss your experience with one another. Relating with other women with similar situations is really therapeutic.

Each person's reaction to stress is varied, and you may find that you and your partner have different reactions to the same source of stress. This is very normal and natural. You're all dealing with it in your own unique manner. Respect each other's coping styles as you support one another through the hardship of infertility. Engaging with friends and family outside of your primary connection can be much more challenging, especially if they have never been through infertility. Friends may have good intentions, but their efforts to help you might be hurtful at times.

Infertility is not a permanent condition. Take this into consideration. Whilst infertility is emotionally painful, it does not have a long-term detrimental influence on your quality of life. Most people who undergo therapy conceive, and if they don't, there are many other options for starting a family.