Infertility is a heavy burden to couples who want to be parents. Assisted reproduction procedures, such as in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination, offer a chance to those who suffer from certain pathologies, or are simply diagnosed with infertility for unknown causes. Psychological counseling is a useful and necessary step that can help couples manage the emotional impact of the situation.
Infertility and psychological counseling
Infertility has a significant socio-economic impact; it is a fierce struggle and an emotional challenge. The role of the psychologist throughout the course of treatment is to complement drug and surgical treatments.
Although in vitro fertilization is not a challenging process, it may appear to be so because of the emotional charge involved. This is a fertility clinic, with integrated services and as such, we offer both members of the couple the opportunity to be counseled by our psychologist. Their skills include cognitive behavioral therapies, integrative psychotherapy and clinical psychology.
Couples benefit from the experience and skills of a psychologist who has an in-depth understanding of the IVF process. They work closely with the clinic’s medical staff, thus being qualified to “guide” patients throughout the entire process.
The emotional impact of fertilization procedures
In addition to the feeling of inadequacy that arises when the infertility diagnosis has been ruled, the woman, in particular, must face a series of investigations that can add to that overwhelming sensation. At our clinic, we try to offer a relaxed, friendly environment to help patients in times of stress. Anxiety is a feeling that can occur time and again, but can be managed with the support of a psychologist.
When establishing the plan for the in vitro fertilization procedure, it is important for patients to be emotionally prepared. In this context, psychological counseling can play a very important role. Patients, especially women, can more easily cover all stages of the IVF process if there is a change in perspective. Somatization is a process recognized in the medical literature. Emotions can manifest physically as pain and discomfort, and these feelings can give a false sense of danger, of insecurity. The psychologist can help balance emotions, feelings, but more importantly, can play an important role in the emotional preparation of the couple for the procedures that follow.
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