How to Talk About Infertility

Experts say that globally, about 15% of all couples who are at the age to have children are infertile. In some places, this number can be as high as 20%. Infertility is common, but people do not often talk about this problem. Many people feel great pressure to have children even if they are successful in other areas of life. And often, if a couple cannot have children, people blame the woman. This can lead women, especially, to feel shame. They may even avoid talking about children or attending events where children will be present. It is difficult to be infertile, but the social attitude about infertility only makes the problem worse.