The second edition of the European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies, developed by Fertility Europe and the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights (EPF), was presented in the Austrian Parliament this week. Policymakers are called to action.
Fertility Europe in conjunction with the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual and Reproductive Rights has developed the European Atlas of Fertility Treatment Policies. The “European Fertility Treatments Policies Atlas 2024” is a comprehensive comparative map that evaluates 49 countries and territories based on their access […]
Prolonged yet unsuccessful attempts to conceive or even undergoing long-awaited and much-desired fertility treatment are closely associated with emotional distress, anxiety or depression. Infertility affects more than 25 million EU citizens alone. Every sixth person of reproductive age experiences the condition. We all know someone who struggles with it but we may not know the real weight of infertility burden. It is therefore crucial to see infertility as a comorbidity to mental health issues and acknowledge the need for psychological support services across Europe for all individuals facing infertility and struggling with emotional burdens and distress. Thanks to our honourable hosts and amazing speakers we managed to achieve exactly that.
Mental health and psychosocial support are important when trying to conceive.
Annual European Fertility Week raises awareness of various aspects of infertility and its implications focusing this year on mental health challenges associated to infertility
Infertility is often experienced as emotionally challenging and demanding by women and men and may take a toll on the couple’s adjustment. Albeit this recognition, psychological support is still scarce around the world, with most patients reporting high levels of suffering during the infertility journey. […]