Study finds stigma still attached to infertility

Most women believe Irish people are least inclined to talk about fertility issues, with almost half believing there is a stigma attached to infertility.

Six in 10 women feel fertility problems are least likely to be mentioned — there is more reluctance to talk about such issues than sexually transmitted diseases and mental ill health.

Research by VHI into fertility awareness found that nearly half (47%) of the women surveyed feel there is a stigma attached to infertility to Ireland.