Public education has replaced stigma of infertility with understanding and support

There was a time when infertility was only spoken about in hushed tones behind closed doors, when the stigma of having trouble conceiving a child ostracized a couple from their friends and family.

Luckily, those days are long gone. Today the issue of infertility is talked about openly for the medical condition it is, not for the vaguely undefined inadequacy it used to appear to be. There are support groups for couples undergoing fertility treatments. There are personal blogs dedicated to both male infertility and female infertility. And the media, both online and in print, keep us abreast of changes and improvements in the various kinds of fertility treatments that are available.

We see TV personalities like Giuliana and Bill Rancic going through the process, and their openness brings with it an enlightenment for us all, the understanding that this is a real-life issue for couples of all walks of life, not something to be whispered with shame. The fact that people can see the Rancics’ fertility specialist counseling them through the process is comforting, making the whole thing less mysterious and more confidence-building.

If you are considering fertility treatments, know that there is a wealth of resources to guide you on your way, and support you through your journey.

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