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Infertility Psychiatry page logo. Mental health care for individuals and couples navigating fertility struggles.

Infertility affects all kinds of people and touches every part of life—identity, relationships, and self-worth. Whether you're just starting, in treatment, or choosing a new path, your feelings matter. This specialized care offers compassionate support through the emotional ups and downs of trying to conceive. You are not broken—and you are not alone.

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“I smile and say ‘we’re fine,’ but inside I’m grieving every month.”
“I feel like I’m failing at something my body is supposed to know how to do.”
“I wish people would stop asking when we’re having kids—it’s not that simple.”
“I used to think I had to stay strong. Now I know strength also means asking for help.”

Let’s talk about the emotional toll of infertility.

Trying to conceive can bring up intense and often conflicting emotions - especially when the process is uncertain, prolonged, or not going as hoped. 

For many, the grief of infertility is compounded by silence or misunderstanding from others. 

1 in 8 couples

experience infertility, and many more navigate delayed conception, fertility treatments, or losses along the way.

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Up to 60% of couples facing infertility

experience clinical anxiety or depression.

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Almost 93% of women experiencing infertility

report stress - and half of those experiencing it severely.

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What No One Sees

Infertility can feel isolating — full of silent struggles and misunderstood pain. You don’t have to pretend you’re okay. We’re here to hold space for all of it — the grief, the hope, and everything in between.

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Your Emotions are Valid

Infertility brings complex emotions — grief, frustration, even numbness. These feelings are real and don’t make you weak. You’re not alone. We’re here with empathy and care.

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Coping with Uncertainty

Fertility journeys are full of unknowns — and the waiting can be the hardest part. We offer space to process your fears, build resilience, and find emotional steadiness.

Navigating Relationships

Infertility can strain connections and leave you feeling isolated. We’re here to help you rebuild communication, closeness, and support in your relationships.

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Finding Your Way Forward

There’s no single path in fertility care. Whether continuing, changing course, or redefining your journey — we’re here to support your mental health every step of the way.

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It's common to experience sadness, shame, anger, jealousy, anxiety, or a sense of identity loss—especially when faced with repeated setbacks or unclear answers.

Infertility Psychiatry provides space to process these emotions, explore the impact on your mental health, and feel supported through the ups and downs of family building—whatever that looks like for you. You're not alone in this, and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

Let's connect

OBGYN Psychiatry. Reproductive and perinatal mental health for women

Contact

206-207-7547

206-339-1448 fax

If you are experiencing a psychiatric or mental health emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. 

OBGYN Psychiatry does not provide crisis services or 24/7 on-call coverage.

This policy ensures that you receive immediate and appropriate care in urgent situations.
Postpartum Support International logo – mental health resources for parents

​Offers guidance and hope to individuals and families affected by maternal mental health conditions.

 

Call 800-944-4773

Text 503-894-9453

Free support groups.

postpartum.net

National Maternal Mental Health Hotline logo – HRSA support line for maternal mental health

Confidential support

Resources

Interventions

Available 24/7

Call or text

833-TLC-MAMA

833-852-6262

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline

​​Talk to Someone You Trust

If you or someone you know is experiencing postpartum depression or another maternal mental health condition, remember that you are not alone.

 

Support is available, and recovery is possible. Reach out to a trusted friend, partner, family member, or healthcare provider for help.

24/7
Crisis Support

If you are facing an emergency, please visit your nearest emergency room or call for immediate assistance.

 

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Dial 988 for free and confidential support.

 

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for immediate support from a trained counselor, available anytime.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Call 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Please use these resources for help before we connect:

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