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Emotional Support and Mental Health


Part 3: The Guilt of We’re in This Because of Me: "Finding strength in vulnerability and open conversations"
When I first heard that the fertility challenges my wife and I were facing were because of me , I didn’t say much. Not to the doctor. Not...
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Part 2: Series The Guilt of We’re in This Because of Me: “The Diagnosis No One Talks About”
When you first imagine starting a family, you don’t imagine sitting in a sterile doctor’s office, holding your breath while you wait to...
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Part 1 The Guilt of “We’re in This Because of Me”: My Journey with Male Factor Infertility
When I first heard the term male factor infertility , it hit me like a punch I never saw coming. Up until that point, I had always seen...
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When You’re Ready to Give Up
There’s a moment in every IVF journey when you think, I can’t do this anymore. Maybe it hits you in the clinic parking lot. Maybe it’s in...
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Be Careful Going Down Rabbit Holes on the Internet
When you first hear the word "IVF," it feels like opening a door to a whole new world. One quick Google search and suddenly you’re...
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I Was an NFL Player, But I Wasn’t Ready for This
I’ve worn a lot of titles in my life—athlete, entrepreneur, husband, father, and maybe the one people are most curious about: former NFL...
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It’s OK Not to Be OK
A Message to Men Going Through IVF If you’re reading this, chances are you’re in the thick of the IVF process, trying to be the strong,...
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The Emotional Rollercoaster of IVF: How Men Can Cope and Support Their Partner
The journey through in vitro fertilization (IVF) is often depicted as an experience centered around the woman undergoing treatment....
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How to Cope with a Loss During IVF: A Guide for Men
The journey of IVF is filled with hope, excitement, and anticipation, but it can also come with deep heartbreak. The loss of a...
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Managing Stress During the IVF Journey: A Guide for Men
The IVF journey can be emotionally and physically exhausting, filled with hope, uncertainty, and frustration. While much of the focus is...
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How to Talk to Your Friends About IVF: A Guide for Men
1. Understand Your Own Story Before starting any conversation, take time to understand your feelings and what you want to share. Reflect...
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Dealing with Disappointments During IVF
The journey through in vitro fertilization (IVF) can be filled with hope, excitement, and, at times, deep disappointment. Whether it’s an...
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Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others: A Guide for Men During IVF
Going through the IVF journey is a deeply emotional and physically demanding process, not just for your partner but for you as well. As a...
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