@the.ivf.warrior: Mental health and infertility... The statistics around mental health and infertility are startling yet not talked about enough. ▫️91% of women say fertility challenges impacted their mental health ▫️ Over 50% of women describe infertility as the most upsetting experience of their life ▫️ 65% felt they carried the emotional weight of fertility treatment alone, even while having partner support ▫️ 78% avoid social events like baby showers and weddings due to emotional stress ▫️ 76% of infertility patients experience anxiety ▫️ 56% of infertility patients experience depression ▫️ 39% of infertility patients meet the criteria for major depressive disorder ▫️ 9.4% of infertility patients report suicidal thoughts or attempts Mental health issues often go hand-in-hand with an infertility diagnosis, yet support and empathy are completely lacking. Nothing prepared me for the mental impact of infertility. There are many aspects that can contribute to a decline in mental health including having limited support, increased stress levels, relationship issues, the financial strain, navigating so many unknowns, uncertainties, and setbacks, endless grief, burnout from being stretched thin balancing work and treatments, and so many other reasons often not talked about. Prioritizing mental health and getting proper support is crucial. Today and every day, mental health should be talked about. #worldmentalhealthday Did infertility impact your mental health? Share your story below if you're comfortable or drop a 💚 so others know they aren't alone. #infertility #infertilityjourney #infertilityawareness #infertilitystruggles
The IVF Warrior | Fertility
Region: CA
Friday 10 October 2025 16:22:09 GMT
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♡ ̆̈ LeeLee :
No one can understand this hell unless you've lived through it. I think about it all day long. It makes me depressed. It makes me anxious. It makes me hate myself. It makes me distance myself from family and friends. Even though my spouse is supportive, I still feel alone and feel as though I'm carrying most of the emotional weight because it's MY body that feels broken. :(
2025-10-13 05:11:28
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briannadaejackson :
I don’t think people understand how truly deeply it effects us.
2025-10-12 03:32:28
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Amber :
Infertility suuuuuuucks. I have been dealing with it for 7 years and fortunately have pulled my mental health back together in the past 2. 🥲
2025-10-12 17:06:25
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Charlotte | ADHD Club 🧠 📚 🥸 :
This is so validating I can’t even tell you ❤
2025-10-13 15:16:19
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The Fairy Witch :
💕 I am the % …
2025-10-14 20:19:00
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Melissa💙 :
I've been robbed of my 30's xx
2025-11-15 08:19:57
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Fertility Unfiltered :
Thank you for all the work that you do to shed light and awareness on infertility. These stats are no surprise 😢💔
2025-10-11 05:57:28
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zj1234580 :
So true. A difficult journey
2025-10-11 20:39:51
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Becca :
It’s why I started therapy again.
2025-11-14 14:23:58
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Manders :
I thought infertility was traumatic, then my soul dog died a year into IVF. Let’s just say I’m only alive right now because of Jesus.
2025-10-14 23:59:25
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Amanda | MomLife :
Yes to all of these 💔
2025-10-12 06:02:55
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Kle | Chronically Real Writer :
💚I've never been so close to unaliving myself as after round 4 of where after the egg collection I was told there were no eggs! This devastating news came 6 months after a miscarriage which followed 3 round of unsuccessful IVF over 4 years. We ended up using an egg donor. After my C-Section I had a catastrophic haemorrhage and had to have an emergency hysterectomy to save my life. I have PTSD because of all this. I am grieving so many losses and what will never be. I am so grateful for my daughter who is now 1 years old but going through this has had a very severe and lasting impact. I wouldn't wish it on anyone! 💚
2025-10-15 15:31:05
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Jen Pham :
yep my husband said he feels no stress at all when our families keep askinf where the baby at. of course he wasnt involved in the convos I have with my parents
2025-10-13 12:19:00
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Leo :
I once read that PTSD from infertility was like that of a cancer patient
2025-11-16 03:05:59
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forged_in_fire :
I’m a very tough girl. I’ve been through a lot in my entire life. This has brought me to my lowest low. The worst depression I’ve ever had in my entire life. Isolated. Lonely. Broken. And stuck crying every single day over the life I’m grieving.
2025-11-04 00:46:52
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Angelica Camara :
I feel like i am finally healing it has been a long journey and unfortunately it has not happened but I have a beautiful little boy who may not have come from my body but he grew in my heart. ❤️and an amazing husband who has stuck through everything. I learned to heal myself I have to let go of what I can't control and realize this is not our fault and we are already so blessed 🙏🏻 ✨️🙌🏼 ❤️
2025-11-05 14:26:56
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MichTLam | TTC after Loss :
I wish there was more studies on women health to help us.
2025-11-20 06:14:30
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Mavi🤍 :
❤
2025-10-13 08:46:18
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Shirley Vilcarromero :
❤️🫂
2025-10-12 01:26:18
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Andrea Molina ♥️ :
❤️❤
2025-10-11 13:24:09
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Lillian Jansen :
😁😁😁
2025-11-08 12:40:33
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user28166209946 :
🥰🥰🥰
2025-10-22 01:18:12
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Lillian Jansen :
😥😥😥
2025-11-08 12:40:36
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stellathediver :
im surprised the last one is so low. I lost my brain for a large period of time. if I had an easy out I wouldve took it
2025-10-14 21:19:51
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