I HIGHLY recommend an article that I just discovered in the archives of msn.com entitled "Many Couples Struggle with Infertility in Silence." It is lengthy, but it covers most aspects of infertility incredibly well: infertility statistics; emotional impact (including social); the negative stigma associated with being infertile; the roller coaster of fertility treatments; and even delves into the political arena. The article describes infertility as a "closeted disease," comparing it to breast cancer during the 1970's. The reason for this comparison: couples struggling with infertility suffer in silence, which has even impacted the amount of scientific research that is being conducted! This is a must read for everyone, but especially if you have someone in your life struggling with infertility. Here's the link:
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38311820/ns/health-women_health
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