Psychological consultation

A psychologist helps people who find themselves in a difficult moment in their life. A psychologist advises on how to deal with stress and emotional overload. She helps couples communicate with each other and name the emotions that arise while trying to conceive. According to the studies, the best effects of fertility treatments (even up to 3 times more frequent pregnancy successes) are achieved with biological and psychological techniques.

Any time is good. It is good to get help at an early stage of treatment. You may need to see a psychologist when:

• you often feel sad and cry,
• pregnancy and baby are the dominant thoughts (you feel obsessed with your fertility struggles),
• you experience frequent, unmistakable changes in mood,
• you can hardly bear information about someone’s pregnancies and babies born,
• you isolate yourself more and more from the surroundings,
• you feel guilty or blame your partner,
• you feel a decrease in self-esteem due to infertility,
• you experience difficulties in your relationship,
• you feel lonely and like nobody understands you.

According to the international standards in reproductive medicine, initiation of IVF should be preceded by a consultation with a psychologist. Psychological support for patients is very important. The psychologist may suggest, for example, relaxation exercises that will help you to get rid of stress and tension, thus increasing the chance of successful treatment.

You do not need to prepare at all. A visit with a psychologist is a conversation during which you discuss your difficulties, and a psychologist helps you name them.