Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia

EMOTIONALISSUESIs it healthy to laugh about infertility?Men often cope with the stress of their infertilitythrough humour. It is typical for Australian mento respond to a problem with a joke. By laughingat their condition, men make themselves lessvulnerable in a way that is socially acceptable.Ironically, by making themselves the butt of jokes,men can feel more confident and in control ofdifficult situations. A sense of humour often helpsand can be a way of being optimistically motivatedto do whatever has to come next.Is counselling worthwhile?Infertility can be a distressing condition, which isdifficult to accept for many couples. Many men arereluctant to seek psychological counselling, fearingit is an admission of weakness. However, whenpartners set up counselling consultations, theyoften find such conversations surprisingly helpful.An emotional response to infertility is normal andgetting expert help to work through these feelingsis strongly recommended.All infertility clinics provide psychologicalcounselling and support with counsellorsspecially trained in infertility problems.MALE INFERTILITY 62