Infertility: Worst Case
Advancements in Treatment May Allow You to Conceive But The Worst Case is that You Will Not Be Able to Conceive
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In the worst case you will not be able to conceive and/or carry a child to term. In spite of great strides in medicine, this does happen and leaves most couples feeling devastated and heartsick at the thought that they will not have their own biological child. It's important to go through the process of grieving this tremendous loss. These resources can help you during this very difficult time:
If and when you're ready, you may want to explore other options, including adoption and child-free living:
Given the advancements in science and treatment for a wide variety of fertility problems, it's very likely that you will conceive a healthy child and infertility is something you can put behind you:RESOLVE: Pregnancy After Infertility
Once you've had a baby, there are things you can do to maintain your reproductive health, should you decide to have another baby. Here's good advice for protecting your fertility from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine:Protect Your Fertility
Advances in fertility treatment are happening all the time. Stay in touch with your doctor to find out about state-of-the-art treatments:
WebMD: New Trends in Infertility Treatment
Give BackIf you have survived infertility and gone on to start a family you can be a great source of inspiration to others going through exactly what you did. Share your story and how you coped with other survivors. Your words can be a tremendous support and inspiration to others!
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