Is there a connection between mental health and fertility?

IVF experts of the best IVF center in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World have written an interesting blog to drive a connection between mental health and fertility

Infertility as a medical condition is growing at an alarming rate. And it is directly impacting mental health too! But is there a connection between both? IVF experts of the best IVF clinic in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World share a blog that tries to trace the link. Read to know more.

What is mental health?

Mental health is a person’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It forms an essential part of overall health. It affects how people think, act and feel. And, it is essential at every stage of life.

Are infertility and mental health related?

“The answer to that question is yes – they are directly related. For any man or woman, to be able to start a family is the biggest desire. But for a few this desire gets clouded by their inability to conceive naturally. As a result of which they go through a series of emotional turmoil like anxiety, depression, grief and social stigma. All these lead to the development of shame, guild low self- esteem with the couple,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, renowned gynaecologist Ghaziabad and Director & Founder of Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Ghaziabad. Gunjan IVF World has been awarded as North India’s best IVF chain two times in a row by ETHealthworld and has three other highly advanced clinics at Janakpuri, Noida and Meerut.

How can you help patients cope with mental health and the pressures of infertility treatment?

“There are mainly four types of stress that couples with infertility face mostly. They are physical stress, emotional stress, financial stress and social stress. Physical stress refers to what the body has to go through. The best way to manage physical stress is by managing what you eat and taking ample rest,” said Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF clinic in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad.

“The second-most common stress that couples go through during their infertility journey is emotional stress. The best way to manage emotional stress is by speaking to someone, sharing one’s feeling, showing care and most importantly, by manifesting,” mentioned Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant and Centre In-Charge of the most talked about IVF clinic in Janakpuri – Gunjan IVF World.

“A very important part of IVF treatment is the cost. Most couples are faced with this financial burden. The total cost of IVF treatment including medications and tests cause the stress. Some clinics mislead couples by saying that the entire treatment is done within Rs. 80,000 according to which couples arrange for finances. But, when the bill shoots up to Rs 1.5 lakhs, the stress gets unbearable. The best way to ward of such situations can be by being informed and prepared, asking for a detailed cost break-up and by keeping contingency fund in hand,” added Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant at Gunjan IVF World, Indirapuram.

“Lasty, social stress refers to all the taunts, complains, isolation, etc. These can all lead to stress and strained relationships with family and friends. So, it is always important to be mindful. Friends and family of couples going through infertility treatment need to understand that they are patients. Rather than blaming them, it would be great to help them look for a way to fulfil their parenthood dreams,” says Dr. Shubhda Gupta, gynecologist Noida and Consultant at Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF clinic in Noida.

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