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When a couple has fertility problems and has resorted to assisted reproduction techniques, it is quite common to receive comments from the environment that, although in principle they are made with good intentions, can cause a lot of harm.
Some examples of these comments that can be annoying for a couple during a fertility treatment would be the following:
- Playing it down: “don't worry, it's okay”.
- Comparing: “my neighbor's cousin's daughter...”.
- Give advice and talk about it all the time.
- Encourage them with their pet.
In addition, the typical “relax and you will see how you get pregnant” can generate a lot of guilt in the woman, since she will think that she will not achieve gestation because she is not able to reduce her stress.
Read the full article on: Uncomfortable questions about fertility and assisted reproduction ( 30).
By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 05/02/2025
