Debunking myths around infertility and its treatment

 

Debunking myths around infertility and its treatment

infertility and its treatment

Giving birth to a child is no doubt a blessing. It is highly celebrated amongst family and friends and is considered to be extremely wondrous. Therefore, when a person has difficulty in conceiving or is diagnosed with infertility, it becomes a matter of great concern and sometimes, even shame. But what one should know is that infertility is a common problem and can be a result of physical, societal and/or psychological factors.

That said, while discussions around infertility are somewhat private, there’s a huge possibility that several myths, rumours and misconceptions circulate amongst the people, that should be avoided and busted. Here are some to begin with.

Myth 1: Infertility only occurs in women

Infertility can happen to anyone. It does not differentiate between a man and a woman. Infertility, therefore, is a people’s problem and should not be associated only with women. Amongst heterosexual or straight couples, a third of infertility occurs in men, another one third happens to be women. The remaining lot face both male and female fertility issues or are victims of unexplained infertility.

Myth 2: Trying harder will resolve fertility problems

Infertility isn’t about how much effort you put in bed. It is biological and sometimes even psychological. While people may advise others dealing with infertility to up their game and try harder, it may in turn be more demoralizing than you think. It makes people feel that they’re already not trying enough. With all the treatment they’re already getting, urging them to try harder may have serious consequences.

Myth 3: Those who have kids do not need to worry about infertility

Already having kids does not guarantee that you cannot develop fertility issues. According to data, approximately 30% of infertility happens after the first child. This states that even when a person has a child, they can still have future troubles with their fertility.


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