The man’s side of baby loss – a lonely limbo
Baby loss happens every day but men hardly ever talk about it. I learnt this when my former partner and I lost three babies over three years and I was …
The emotional side
Thinking about adoption? Some things to consider
There are many different approaches to adoption, depending on which country you live in, but many of the core things to think about are similar. So instead of focusing on …
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Adoption: A U.S. Perspective
When a person or couple considers adoption, it is important to understand the options. Adoption is a complex process, taking both time, money, and emotional investment. Because the process of …
The Easy Bit – A documentary about men and infertility
One in six couples in the UK is affected by infertility. Tom Webb is the Director of the documentary The Easy Bit which portrays six men’s experience with infertility. Tom …
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Relationship challenges when a man has sperm issues
“Ok, well what do we do next?” That is the most common response I receive when calling men to inform them of an abnormal semen analysis. I have been working …
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The emotional side of male infertility on men
Infertility is stressful. There is a mountain of research to support this. We as clinicians and scientists understand a great deal about the emotions that women experience when they are …
Telling others about my fertility issues: Is it helpful and how should I do it?
Pushed for time? The short answer is yes, but unless you’re talking to a counsellor or someone with similar personal experience, you need to think about who and how… My …
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What is counselling and how can it help when having fertility problems
Counselling? Me? Sitting in a room for an hour with a well-meaning therapist, with just a box of tissues between you, may not be top of your list of fun …
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Talking to your children about having used a sperm donor
You’re not alone as a Dad if you’re finding it difficult to think about how to talk with your child about having used a sperm donor. The good news is …
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How to support your female partner through your fertility journey
Fertility investigations and treatment can be both emotionally and physically challenging. Many couples will feel a huge sense of grief and injustice, which can leave couples worried about the impact …
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The emotional effects on men who experience fertility problems
There is a lot of evidence that it is stressful to experience fertility problems and not being able to start the family you wish for. There is a lot of information about women and how they can cope with fertility issues, but there is a lack of information for men who go through a period of infertility. There is no doubt that men also experience the emotional effects of infertility but generally, men may avoid talking about the subject to others.
Talking to others about male infertility
Here on All About Fertility, we have created a whole section with articles that focus on the male aspect of emotions going through infertility. We also provide an anonymous support group where men can speak to each other about their experiences, feelings and problems. Our experts suggest that talking to others is one of the positive steps towards dealing with the stress that infertility can cause on a man.
Tips to support your female partner through infertility
Infertility can be hard on a relationship because it causes a lot of stress for both the man and the woman. One of the concerns that some men express is the lack of knowledge on how to support their girlfriend through the difficult times. On All About Fertility, you will find articles that provide you with tips on how to support your partner and strengthen your relationship despite having fertility issues. You will also find articles on how counselling may help you and your partner and articles that explains and demystifies some of the common challenges that couples experience during fertility treatment.