What is Infertility?

For many people, having a family is part of the vision that they have for their future. However, up to 15% of couples struggle with infertility, and fail to achieve pregnancy after a year of trying to. Infertility can be cause be a failure in either the male or the female’s reproductive system. In the past few decades assisted reproduction technologies, such as invitro, have allowed many infertile couples to have children. However these procedures are costly, and even then do not work for everyone.

The dream of a family can be a big part of a couple’s understanding of who they are. When this fails, it can put a huge strain on the relationship. Both partners grieve the loss of something that was important part of their self-identity. Often the person (male or female) whose reproductive system is at fault feels guilt for not being able to provide for their partner. In males, a lack of perceived potency can lead to struggles with erectile dysfunction and other performance issues.

What is Infertility Counselling?

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Infertility counselling provides a space for you and your partner to talk candidly about this process. In some cases, the counsellor might advocate for some assisted reproduction technologies that you or your partner may not have been aware of. But the crux of counselling is helping the couple process this life-altering situation. Often times this involves a sort of grief counselling for the dreams and visions of future that they had together.

Together, you and your partner can work to create a new vision of the future together. This process can bring you closer together, make your stronger, and help you to create a lasting legacy of love.