Breaking the cycle: Eight fertility myths debunked  

Misinformation and misunderstandings about conception can create unnecessary stress for couples trying to have a child

Dr Marta Moschetta: “Secondary infertility is more common than we think.”

ONE in six couples in Ireland has fertility difficulties. It’s stressful: 90% of couples who have, or have had, fertility struggles had a mix of anxiety and depression, according to Fertility Network UK.

One third of people say they, or someone they knew, was stigmatised because of fertility issues, according to a Sims IVF survey, with the incidence highest among 25- to 34-year-olds. What does not help are the many misunderstandings. Here, experts debunk the myths.