Fertility Counseling

Being diagnosed with a fertility issue – or going through infertility treatment – is a deeply emotional process. Couples going through IVF or other forms of fertility treatment have to deal with complex emotional, psychological, biological, pharmacological and family-related changes: all while maintaining hope, good health and a positive mindset to increase the chances of success.

Sage’s Fertility Counseling service provides the support needed to manage the emotional, psychological and family-related stresses that follow an infertility diagnosis or go with fertility treatment. Sage therapists work with the affected individual and their family to explore thoughts and feelings and develop strategies to stay emotionally and mentally healthy as the fertility journey unfolds. They also maintain a close liaison with the family’s fertility team to coordinate schedules and get ahead of challenges.

Who can benefit from it?

You might benefit from Sage’s Fertility Counseling service if you have had a recent diagnosis of infertility or are going through fertility treatment. Specific thoughts and feelings associated with a infertility diagnosis that might benefit from therapy include:

• Persistent feelings of sadness, guilt, or worthlessness.
• Feelings of social isolation and peer group disconnection.
• Loss of interest in usual activities and relationships.
• Depression.
• Agitation and/or anxiety.
• Mood swings.
• Constant preoccupation with infertility.
• Marital problems associated with the fear of infertility.
• Difficulty with “scheduled” intercourse.
• Difficulty concentrating and/or remembering.
• Increased use of alcohol or drugs.
• A change in appetite, weight, or sleep patterns.
• Thoughts of suicide or death.
• Spousal communication issues.