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everything seems to speak to me of my passion, everything invites me to
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Find information and support organizations that can help you cope.
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Please remember
You are not alone!
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Infertility
can affect men and women in many different ways, but it is important to know
that you don't have to go through it alone. You can find the information
and support you need to help you cope. There are groups and supportive
organizations that are dedicated to the advocacy and support of
individuals dealing with infertility. Get involved, learn as much as
you can about infertility, and don't be afraid to seek help.
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American Fertility Association
666 Fifth Ave., Suite 278
New York, NY 10103
Phone: (888) 917-3777
Website - http://www.theafa.org
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The purpose of the AFA is to provide education regarding reproductive
issues and support those dealing with infertility and adoption. The AFA
has a helpline, monthly newsletter and quarterly magazine. The AFA also
runs educational meetings and conferences all over the United States.
The website has bulletin boards monitored by professionals who answer
questions. There is also information on and referrals available for
support groups, therapists and other professionals.
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InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination (INCIID)
PO Box 6836
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: (703) 379-9178 / (703) 379-1593
Website -
http://www.inciid.org
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INCIID is a nonprofit organization that
provides information and support regarding the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infertility and pregnancy loss,
and offers guidance to those considering adoption or childfree
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RESOLVE
1310 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
Phone: (888) 623-0744
Website - http://www.resolve.org
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RESOLVE was founded in 1974, and is the National Association for
Infertility. This non-profit organization has over 50 chapters across
the United States, and focuses its efforts on education around
infertility issues (both male and female) as well as support services
and physician referral. The organization also focuses on a number of
public awareness campaigns around such topics as embryo donation, and
provides lobbying efforts towards such initiatives as mandated
insurance coverage for the treatment of infertility.
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Emotional and psychological aspects of Infertility
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Mental Health Professionals Group (MHPG)
At the American Society of Reproductive
Medicine (ASRM) website you can find information from the Mental Health Professionals Group (MHPG), a group of professionals
within the American Society of Reproductive
Medicine who are dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and understanding of psychological
and emotional aspects of reproductive health.
Find articles such as "The Psychological Component of Infertility" with answers to some questions including:
-- What impact does infertility have on psychological well-being?
-- How do I know if I could benefit from psychological counseling?
-- How can psychological treatment help me/us cope with infertility?
-- How can I find a mental health professional experienced in working with infertility?
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The
provision of the above links on this site does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Miracles Waiting of the above
listed organizations. The links above are for informational purposes
only and we do not guarantee their services.
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Nearly 400,000 embryos are stored in the United States,
88.2% are targeted for patient use, and
2.8% are available for research.
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