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Approach Your Partner about Infertility
How to Approach Your Partner about Infertility
If it has been almost 24 months and you’re still having difficulty getting pregnant, then it may seem like an impossible task to talk to your significant other about the possibility that one of you may be infertile. After all, it’s a very personal subject that many people are embarrassed to discuss openly. The most important thing you can do at a time like this is to remember that infertility is not a topic that should be discussed during an intimate moment. Instead, try broaching the conversation in a setting that relaxes both of you, like a coffee shop in the Power and Light District. The last place that you want to bring up the possibility is on the drive to your fertility clinic!
When you’re trying to convince your partner to go to fertility clinic, the first step involves being understanding of their concerns and any insecurity that they may be feeling. It may help to reassure them that it could be you that has the fertility problem, or it may even be a combination of factors that include both of you. The only way to know with any surety is to speak with an infertility doctor. 
Sometimes, the fix is as simple as waiting out the side effects of birth control medication or incorporating more vitamins into your diet.
Similar to being understanding and supportive of your partner, it’s also important to remember that you shouldn’t ever fall into the trap of placing blame, regardless of how well they take your initial suggestion to see a doctor at fertility clinic. To avoid any name calling from occurring, it may help to try presenting just the facts, like how long you’ve been trying to conceive and any statistics that are associated with your age group. If your partner decides that they would like to accompany you to the fertility clinic, then you should make sure that both of you take the time to find a facility that you’re comfortable with. Fertility doctors are used to patients requesting an interview, so don’t be afraid to call the clinic and ask for one. After all, there’s no point in sticking with a patient-doctor relationship that doesn’t foster healthy communication and honesty, especially since being forthcoming about your lifestyle, medications and health are all key components to a successful fertility treatment.