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Strain on Relationships

IVF can take all the spontaneity out of a sexual relationship. You will find yourself preoccupied with monitoring hormone levels and ovulation.

There may be episodes of hopes being raised and then dashed by miscarriages. It will test even the strongest of relationships.

The experience can also bring you closer together rather than tearing you apart from your partner but it is important to be open and honest about your feelings and talk through the process together and agree at what stage you will give up if a successful pregnancy is not achieved.

Many people find it hard to admit or discuss fertility problems with friends and family and if you are hiding the fact you are undergoing IVF treatment this becomes an added burden.

Frequent clinic appointments with long waiting times will also mean that you will require a sympathetic boss as you will need to take time off work to attend appointments.

Fertility Counselling may help you during this period.