The Shock of Infertility: How the Mind and Body Respond

One moment, I was dreaming of starting a family without question. The next, I was sitting in a doctor’s office hearing about egg counts, fertility odds, and treatment options. Suddenly, my future felt uncertain, and my body didn’t feel like my own. Questions flooded in—Why me? Is this my fault? What now? That moment marked the start of a journey that would challenge my sense of control and reshape how I related to my body and emotions.