{"id":23989,"date":"2015-08-11T06:15:08","date_gmt":"2015-08-11T10:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/the-stress-of-fertility-treatment-for-same-sex-couples-and-singles\/"},"modified":"2015-08-11T06:15:08","modified_gmt":"2015-08-11T10:15:08","slug":"the-stress-of-fertility-treatment-for-same-sex-couples-and-singles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/the-stress-of-fertility-treatment-for-same-sex-couples-and-singles\/","title":{"rendered":"The stress of fertility treatment for same-sex couples and singles"},"content":{"rendered":"

The stress of fertility treatment for same-sex<\/a> couples<\/a> and singles<\/b><\/p>\n

There is sometimes a misguided assumption that assisted conception will be easier for some types of families than others.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly it’s not the case – every family reacts differently. It would make the process of donor conception so much easier if there was one model to follow on how to deal with the stress.<\/span><\/p>\n

For our same sex<\/a> couples<\/a>, sometimes there can be an assumption they should cope better because they just need sperm, or eggs and a surrogate, and hey presto, it’s family time.<\/span><\/p>\n

This can be a reality for some, but there is usually a planning and acceptance process prior to embracing donor conception.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes it’s a sense of feeling unfulfilled and then something clicks, giving that extra capacity for nurturing that suggests you’re ready to become a parent. <\/span><\/p>\n

For single women<\/a> or single men<\/a> choosing to use donated sperm or donated eggs and surrogacy<\/span><\/a> as a pathway to parenthood, we acknowledge that they have taken the decision to become a parent without settling for the wrong relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n

And it’s not always plain sailing for heterosexual couples<\/a> either. For anyone trying to conceive with donor eggs<\/span><\/a>, sperm<\/span><\/a> or embryos within a heterosexual relationship, there might be a known cause of infertility causing stress.<\/span><\/p>\n

There may also be an acknowledged loss of fantasy around how they’d hoped to conceive.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to deal with the effects of assisted fertility treatment<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If you’ve had previous treatment or if you are planning a first cycle, it’s often not until treatmemt starts that the enormity of the potential change in your life becomes a reality. <\/span><\/p>\n

And, as we know, each cycle brings its own unique stresses. Family is much safer as a fantasy, something that might happen in the future, a bit surreal and woolly.<\/span><\/p>\n

But when treatment starts, the reality hits. Success or failure will surely follow and that panic can feel overwhelming, more so to the people who have planned the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

For anyone trying to support someone they love, care for and\/or respect there can be a desire to get it right, to make sure they feel OK.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supporting a woman<\/a> during fertility treatment can sometimes be impossible. <\/span><\/p>\n

Being reassured that everything will be fine causes frustration, as no one has a crystal ball. It doesn’t matter if it’s a friend, partner, spouse or lover – don’t try too hard to support each other!<\/span><\/p>\n

Be available, offer hugs but don’t be too hard on yourself or each other if things get difficult. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here at the London Women’s Clinic we have many different support initiatives to help you before, during and following treatment. Speak to our Patient Co-ordinators<\/span><\/a> to find out more about how we can help you with counselling<\/span><\/a> and our support group<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit the London Women’s Clinic website<\/a> for more information, email info@londonwomensclinic.com<\/a> or call<\/a> +44 (0) 20 7563 4309<\/em><\/p>\n

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