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The emotional toll of infertility

A woman takes a pregnancy test at home. (Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images)
Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images
A woman takes a pregnancy test at home. (Viktoriya Skorikova/Getty Images)

For those navigating infertility, it can take a profound toll on relationships, identity and overall well-being, often in ways that go unspoken.

Here & Now’s Robin Young talks with Clay Brigance, a licensed counselor who is helping couples navigate the invisible yet painful side of fertility struggles and pregnancy loss.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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