Importance of Psychotherapy Before or During  IVF Treatment

What if you were told that most probably, you almost always tend to underestimate a very important matter? – The power of our thoughts and attitude.

Psychological background and unexplained infertility

As strange as it may sound, infertility does not always need to have a medical background. Blood tests, perfectly functioning ovaries and overall health may all confirm that a female is absolutely ready for a healthy pregnancy. Surprisingly, not all of those females tend to succeed in conceiving naturally.

Having emerged a doubt about their own or partner’s physical health, wondering about the compatibility as a couple, a number of intended parents try IVF. Still, several IVF attempts continue to be unsuccessful.

Why an absolutely healthy woman can not get pregnant? If the issue is underlying in the suitability of a couple, why are the IVF attempts still unsuccessful? Sometimes, the answer is what people expect the least : psychological background – childhood traumas or mental disorders.

Narcissistic or borderline personality, depression and anxiety problems are only a few from the conditions that may contribute to unexplained infertility.

Another point, of course, may be that scared and disappointed after the inability to conceive naturally, intended parents stress themselves too much. Stress and negative thinking eventually harm overall health, later having an effect on successful results in IVF. The problem here still emerges from the psychological background.

Power of attitude

After the years of researching, numerous studies have proved the amazing connection between people’s thinking and physical health. They all state, that our positive thoughts and strong determination have a huge effect on conquering medical difficulties.

The power of confidence and positive thinking is best confirmed with what we call the placebo effect.

What is Placebo Effect?

Placebo is nothing more than a sugar pill. It has no benefits or any healing powers. Doctors who prescribe placebo, describe it to the patients as a helpful and necessary medication treating their condition. So, the patients taking pills are pretty convinced that they are taking medication with a strong healing power and have absolutely no idea that they consist of sugar only.

After a while, patients who have been taking placebo pills, claim to notice an improvement. The recovery rates are remarkable and vary from one condition to another. From balding to parkinson, placebo helps numerous patients to recover and forget about their medical issues.

The only possible explanation behind patients feeling well is their belief and attitude – they believe that medication will help, therefore, they become confident, calm, optimistic and most importantly – healthy.

Childhood traumas

Childhood traumas are of a greater importance than most of us suspect. Independent from person’s age, sex , power, wealth or lifestyle – strong childhood traumas, depression and negative memories have the habit of living in our subconsciousness. Even when thinking that they are gone, they stay and influence our psychology.

In this case, the point is not embracing positive thoughts or thinking optimistically. In the background, there is hiding a trauma, that needs the discovery and expression. Childhood trauma has to be unleashed in order to give person an opportunity to live without hidden disturbances.

The same applies for people with psychological disorders. Even if the condition is mild and can be barely noticed, it may still have the power to hold person back from success in various fields and aspects.

Conclusion – Psychotherapy and IVF

When several IVF attempts are unsuccessful and the medical background is clear, it is highly recommended to turn to psychotherapist.

10 sessions before or during IVF may deliver the desired results. First of all,it will help to identify hidden problems, let patients express and let go of them. Creating a clear psychological background for the IVF program is essential.

On the other hand, psychotherapy can be directed so, that it helps intended parents to overcome fears, stress, gain confidence and support their  IVF success with the determined attitude.

Our thoughts and subconsciousness definitely have a huge impact on our daily lives.

Our psychology can influence, boost or even conquer issues that are fatally important for us.