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Adoption as an Option
As a couples therapist and marriage counselor in New York City, I see many couples who struggle with infertility. Fortunately, a variety of medical interventions have been developed in recent years that help some couples conceive their own child; however, … Continue reading
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How Infertility Impacts Your Mental Health
The stress associated with infertility comes from many different directions. Recognizing the sources of psychological stressors is the first step to combatting them. As an individual or couple struggling with infertility, you have medical professionals addressing your physical health, but … Continue reading
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Infertility When Everyone Else Is Pregnant
Infertility affects 12% to 15% of couples in the United States. The emotional pain caused by infertility can be quite intense and can be triggered by almost anything: the sight of children, a pregnant woman, or an invitation to a … Continue reading
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Insurance and Infertility
New York is one of only 15 states that require insurance companies to cover some infertility treatments. In New York, insurance covers most fertility tests and procedures. This means one less stressor for an already very upsetting situation. An estimated … Continue reading
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Managing Long-Term Infertility
About 15% of American couples experience infertility, which is defined as the inability to conceive after a year of trying. About 7% of couples will conceive in the second year. But that leaves many couples struggling with infertility over an … Continue reading
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Heartbreak and infertility – What to Do
Yes, it is another year and still no baby. I work with many couples just like you who are struggling with infertility. If you’ve been at this for some time, you are probably sick and tired of doctors, drugs, surgery, … Continue reading
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Work and Infertility
Dealing with infertility can be an emotional roller coaster for individuals and couples dealing with it. Many people confronting infertility can feel guilt or shame, have a sense of failure or inadequacy, or even think they’re being punished by God … Continue reading
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Is Surrogacy the Right Option for You?
One of the areas of focus in my practice as a therapist is helping couples struggling with infertility. Many couples choose to go through medical procedures to help their own natural fertility kick in so that they can bear their … Continue reading
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Infertility – Do You Have the Right Medical Team?
Infertility takes an emotional toll on individuals and couples. In my practice, I counsel many couples struggling to conceive, and I help them navigate their emotions in order to stay mentally healthy. But because infertility can be caused by so … Continue reading
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Sleeping Well When Stressed Out About Infertility
Stress of any kind can have a negative effect on sleep patterns. If your stress is from work or some other life situation, you may be able to take a vacation or change your environment; but infertility is a stress … Continue reading
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