Infertility Support Groups
Dear Friend,
Infertility support groups are performing a vastly different service than many online message boards. There are some issues that warrant talking, chatting or communicating with people that know what you are going through.
Infertility is one of the most crushing emotional challenges that women and to be fair men will ever face. The anguish and bewilderment that one feels is only best helped by someone that has been there and will be there for you. Unfortunately, millions of people do not live in or near large cities where these specialized groups operate. The internet can be a real solution for you.
How To Find Infertility Groups Now
Doing a basic Google search on infertility support groups yields 2.72 million results. Far to many to look through. So the top three are listed below.
1. Infertility Support Group – Daily Strength
2. RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
3. Infertility, Fertility Forums, Message Boards, Discussion Groups
(Be sure to look in the resources document for the direct links to these groups)
Keep in mind that these message boards and discussion groups or forums may or may not be staffed by “doctors”. The information that is shared there is not meant to diagnose any problem. But the truth of the matter is, “that we often teach best what we need to learn.” Anthony Robbins
Infertility Can Bring Highs and Lows
The caring people that participate in these discussions are people that have known the ups and downs of infertility. Whether you go there to provide support to others, read up on what other people are experiencing, get ideas on the many processes that are available, etc, you will find yourself drawn to support others who are more like you.
The groups will discuss anything and everything related to infertility. This information cannot be canned. Much of it is from their own experiences.
Infertility Group Discussions Include…
Here are just a sample of the topics on these groups:
1. Vasectomy Reversals
2. Donor Egg Programs basics and advanced issues
3. Donor oocyte programs
4. Surrogacy
5. The ethics of IV
6. What happens when IV goes wrong
7. How to handle the huge cost of this service
8. Endometriosis
Different Group Names to Search For
It is also noteworthy to mention these support groups are called by many different names. So, if you go to perform a Google search and come up empty for places to go visit online, try these options…
Infertility Discussion Group
Infertility Discussion Forum
Infertility Message Board
Infertility Support Group Forum
So, there is no guarantee that these search terms will provide for you exactly what you need. Be sure to come up with your own ideas and start surfing around online. It is always best to give yourself plenty of time and don’t be hesitant to abandon a search that appears fruitless.
