Infertility - the inability of a man or woman of childbearing age to conceive a child - can arise for various reasons. In most cases, this is affected by problems of a physiological nature. But often there is a psychological factor of infertility.
This situation occurs when a person subconsciously does not want the birth of a child, and experiences various fears associated with the birth of children. In psychology, for this, there is the concept of "block": the human mind is able to block the possibility of conception, having a direct negative impact on reproductive function. This is the reason that a couple, completely healthy physically, can not conceive a baby.
Psychological causes of infertility
The psychological problems of infertility in men and women are usually different. Here are some factors that can influence a man's inability to conceive:
- fear of responsibility;
- "Money problem", that is, fear of failing to provide the family with money;
- anxiety about how the child's order will change the order of life in the family;
- fear of becoming a "bad father".
Psychological infertility in women can be due to the following reasons:
- fear of physical pain during childbirth (especially if a woman knows that she has a low pain threshold);
- feelings about the fact that she can not cope with a new role for herself as a mother;
- fear of completely plunging into maternity at the expense of career and position in society;
- complex relationships with the future father of the child;
- "Obsession" on the problem of infertility.
How to overcome psychological infertility?
Solving the problem of psychological infertility involves treatment. First of all, this is psychological help, which, when infertility should be provided to both partners. If from the point of view of medicine you are all right, you need to contact a specialist. There are psychologists who specialize precisely on this issue. Such a doctor will help you learn how to get rid of psychological infertility.
You can help yourself in solving this problem. Here are some tips for couples who want to conceive a child:
- Have sex not only for the purpose of conception. Relax and stop counting days and cycles, just forget about it for a while. Let your intimate relationships become more relaxed.
- Bring a little romance into your family life. Try to pay each other a little more attention, tenderness. Remember that children are born of love!
- Do not avoid frank conversations on this topic. Trust each other. Only a close person can provide the best psychological support. Feel free to share your worries and worries with each other.
Psychological infertility is a problem that is much easier to solve than infertility associated with any diseases, physical characteristics, etc. You just have to make a little effort, and your efforts will necessarily pay off handsomely.