Infertility is a life stage that deeply affects both the individual and the relationship. At Felicitas Mehiläinen, we understand the comprehensive impacts of infertility and offer diverse support for managing this challenging life situation.
Revised 6/17/2026
Even after a successful infertility treatment, a couple or a single woman may experience uncertainty and fear in addition to feelings of joy. Closely monitoring the pregnancy and fears of miscarriage or losing the baby can overshadow the waiting period. It can be difficult to talk about moments of doubt and negative thoughts. However, it is important to remember that conflicting emotions are a natural part of becoming a parent.
The process of seeking infertility examinations, planning and initiating treatments, and the prolongation of treatments can be emotionally challenging experiences. It can be particularly difficult to decide to use donated gametes or to face the unsuccessful conclusion of treatments. It is important that questions, feelings, and anxiety related to these issues are addressed individually and with understanding.
The need for psychological support varies. Some find medical treatment and the support of loved ones sufficient. For some, infertility is a very private matter, making it difficult to discuss even with closest friends. At Felicitas Mehiläinen, we acknowledge the individual special needs of those seeking infertility treatment and offer guidance and support throughout the entire treatment path.
Our nurses are trained to support couples or women undergoing fertility treatment. The need for support visits is individual. In addition to nurses, Felicitas Mehiläinen employs psychotherapists specialized in infertility, and if necessary, psychiatric support is also available through us.
Infertility can strain a relationship, as both partners often experience the situation differently and at varying paces. Seeking fertility treatment and exposing one's intimate life to examinations and treatments can also burden a couple's sexual life. The stress caused by infertility may also bring to the surface past losses and feelings of disappointment, which further increases the strain on the relationship. Especially during prolonged infertility treatments, couples can benefit from couples therapy. Couples therapy focuses on examining the relationship and its dynamics on neutral ground.
However, a crisis can also strengthen a relationship and bring partners closer. Difficult phases experienced together can deepen the bond between partners and increase the feeling of sharing. Investing in one's own and one's partner's mental well-being is paramount during infertility examinations and treatments.
Book an appointment for couples therapy by calling 0104146650 (local network rate/mobile call rate).
Sometimes treatments end without the desired pregnancy. In such cases, a discussion with an infertility specialist can help you move forward. If you need counselling, you can book an appointment with our therapist specialising in infertility treatments. For further treatments, we recommend booking an appointment with our infertility specialist. The overall situation will be reviewed at the appointment with the physician, and a follow-up plan will be made according to your individual situation.
Discussions with a therapist are also needed when donor gametes are used in infertility treatments or when gametes are preventively frozen. Gamete donors also discuss matters related to the donation with a therapist before the donation.
The birth of a child is a happy and transformative experience. Emotions can be surprising, especially when external support has been needed to conceive a child. Many parents who have had children through donor cell treatments feel the need for discussion and counselling even after the child's birth. Our professionals also provide guidance on how and at what stage it is good to tell the child about their origin.
Individual appointments with a therapist can facilitate the processing of emotions related to the experience of infertility. The experience of infertility can involve exhaustion, anxiety, negative or even traumatic experiences, in which case individual psychotherapy can be helpful. In individual therapy, the client and psychotherapist collaboratively explore and observe the client's experiences. At the beginning of therapy, the client's life situation is assessed. The duration of the therapy period and the frequency of appointments are agreed upon with the client, taking into account their individual needs and situation.
An anticipated pregnancy does not always end with the birth of a baby. Miscarriage is a traumatic crisis in which something very significant is unexpectedly lost. When experiencing a miscarriage, it is important to process the loss as thoroughly as possible, also considering future treatments or pregnancies. Miscarriage evokes many different, strong emotions. Spouses may also experience the loss in different ways. Couple therapy is often helpful when a couple's anticipated pregnancy is interrupted.
Sexual therapy is a journey to understanding one's own sexuality and addressing its challenges. Temporary, long-term, or trauma-induced disorders in sexuality often strongly reflect on a person's sex life and, consequently, on their general satisfaction with themselves or their partner. Sexual therapy is often particularly beneficial during infertility treatments.
One can attend therapy alone or with a partner. Issues discussed in therapy may relate to intimate closeness or dysfunctions. Typical dysfunctions include painful intercourse, lack of desire, arousal problems, orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, or premature ejaculation. At the beginning of the sessions, the life situation, the state of the relationship, and challenges in sexual life are mapped out, after which individualized approaches based on discussion and exercises are used.