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How To Support A Friend Who Struggles With Infertility

I set the timer on my phone and try not to look down at the pregnancy test that's developing on my bathroom counter. I pace the bathroom floor, trying to distract myself as the seconds slowly tick away before I can reasonably expect to see an accurate result. When the timer goes off, I scrutinize the test. Is that a super faint positive line? No. It’s negative. Again. Damn.

By Paula Gallagher5 min read
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I'm just one of more than 6 million American women who struggle with infertility. According to the CDC, about 12% of American women between the ages of 15-44 suffer from some degree of infertility. Infertility can affect any woman, regardless of race, overall health, and family medical history.