How to answer awkward fertility questions

Knowing how to handle uncomfortable questions about fertility or assisted reproduction treatment is fundamental. If the couple does not know how to deal with this type of uncomfortable situations, they may fall into a certain social isolation, since they will avoid meetings with family and friends. This will worsen their emotional situation, as feelings of loneliness will appear.

Thus, the following recommendations can help the couple cope with these uncomfortable comments about fertility or assisted reproduction:

• Set boundaries about what you want to tell and to whom.
• Say openly, but politely and respectfully, when a question is uncomfortable for the couple.
• Explain that you do not want to constantly talk about it or be asked questions (if this is the couple's decision).
• Decide how you want to respond (or not) to uncomfortable questions and have some phrases thought out.

In any case, do not forget that the help of a psychologist specializing in infertility can be essential.