Infertility is a problem that undoubtedly affects the couple relationship in a significant way. But in this search for solutions, a new challenge arises and it is to strengthen communication before making any decision.

Fertility treatments are a light at the end of the tunnel for all those couples who have tried for years -unsuccessfully- to start a family. However, despite being a hope and a viable alternative, that doesn’t mean it’s an easy way. For this reason, it is essential, before starting any procedure, working on the relationship first and strengthening it, so that the path is much easier and more bearable. At this point communication is essential, as well as mutual trust, in addition to understanding.

But it is also vital that both are centered and have their feet on the ground, this to make an honest analysis on the financial issue and have clear all the emotional tools that they will have within reach in case the treatment does not work at the desired time or simply does not come to a happy end. Having realistic expectations and having a medical team that is capable of responding to any adverse situation is also useful.

Before a fertility treatment you have to talk

Before undergoing a medical procedure of this magnitude and taking into account that the chances of success are not always high, specialists recommend that couples have one or several 100% honest conversations, to be sure that both handle the same information and are in tune.

And during this process, it is essential to touch on all matters that are related to the treatment, including everything that will happen before, during and after the procedure, taking into account that unforeseen events may occur during that period.

The advice is, then, to seek the answers to the following questions together:

• What are the fertility treatments that can bring less risks for both? What are the alternatives that are on the table?
• What are the demands and costs involved, from the medical, financial and temporary point of view, with each approach?
• Are fertility drugs safe for both? Do the hormones that will be used for stimulation carry a risk?
• What is the level of commitment of both to the procedure? Are you willing to take it to the end? Are you willing to face a possible failure?
• Are they in a comfortable financial position that allows them to pay for fertility procedures? Does the health insurance they have covers fertility procedures?
• Is the relationship strong enough to face all the emotional burden that is yet to come?

Infertility is a problem of two

Having a baby is one of the most exciting moments in the life of most couples, but unfortunately every day that passes conceives is more difficult and infertility treatments have become a common theme.

The physical, emotional and financial stress of infertility can damage a relationship. So the priority or one of the most important goals should always be to understand is a problem they can solve together.

But if the communication is not optimal and does not generate the expected comfort, it does not help to solve what the next steps will be or if one of the two does not share the concerns of the other, a smart decision is to consider some professional help to be able to move forward.

How to talk to your partner about the concerns surrounding a fertility treatment? The reality is that there is no exact recipe, but the best advice is to have a sincere conversation that allows them to share all these concerns with respect to conception, so that the process is simpler and as painful as possible from every point of view.