How To Find Local Infertility Support Groups

Knowing how to find local infertility supports groups can make getting the support you need easier. Infertility support groups can give you the moral support you need while going through infertility issues. They can also be a resource for information since the other members are usually well informed about infertility and can tell you about treatments they have tried, books they have read and other sources of information.

1. Talk to your own doctor. He or someone on his staff is likely to have a list of support groups that you can join. Some groups are run by trained medical staff and others are led by those who have faced infertility themselves.
2. Talk to a specialist. A reproductive endocrinologist who specializes in infertility is likely to have information about resources such as infertility support groups. You can usually get the referral by making a phone call.
3. Your local hospital often sponsors support groups for their patients and the wider community. They may post the support groups for infertility on their website or be able to give the information by phone. 
4. There are numerous national organizations that have local chapters. Most major cities will infertility support groups that you can join. They may have specialized groups especially for men or singles.
5. Ask your friends. If you have friends who have dealt with infertility issues, ask them for a referral to infertility support groups. 
6. Call 211 to find local services. 211 is a hotline in most communities that you can call to get referrals for many kinds of social services.