Coping With Infertility
The Hope of Infertility
The word infertility is one that millions of people who want to conceive wish never to hear. And yet, with the number of treatment options available today, infertility can also signal hope.
Infertility is, by far, one of the most complex and highly technological disciplines in the field of medicine. It is a specialized area that involves great physiological detail, but also has a strong emotional component.
In a recent Wall Street Journal essay entitled "My Fertility Crisis," writer Holly Finn addressed both the physical and emotional hurdles of infertility, relating her own experiences as a single woman in early 40s trying to conceive. She chronicled the challenges of IVF treatment — the investment of time, costs and a medication protocol that includes antibiotics, hormones and steroids — and why she continues to face them.
William York, Concord Pharmacy’s resident expert on fertility medications, says that Finn’s assessment of the complexity of the overall process — drug protocols, timetable and costs, plus emotional investment — is an accurate portrayal and indicative of what most people experience when undergoing infertility treatment.
"Every day, I see how emotionally charged this issue is for the patient," York says. But, he notes, infertility doesn’t have to equate with frustration and disappointment. "Certainly, the infertility treatment process is a challenge, but it can also be rewarding,” he states. “And it can be successfully managed in certain ways, such as the protocol of prescribed medications for both female and male infertility issues."
York adds that when couples have difficulty conceiving or carrying to term, many times fertility medicine can solve the problem. With an ever-expanding knowledge base gleaned from nearly 30 years of working directly with world-class fertility specialists, Concord Pharmacy has become a partner to physicians and a go-to resource for people searching for information and advice on various fertility treatment options and medications.
“We believe strongly that patients are absolutely better served by having our pharmacist involved face-to-face with them and with their physician,” he explains. “We can provide an added level of detailed knowledge and care for which there is no substitute. Our mission is to help you and your doctor succeed in your quest.”
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William York, R.Ph., is Senior Vice President of Concord Pharmacy and considered by the industry to be an expert in the field of fertility medications. He is knowledgeable in the areas of administration, dosing, injection, and drug information with respect to the various fertility centers’ protocols.
Sources:
Wall Street Journal Digital Network, The Saturday Essay, July 23, 2011, Holly Finn, "My Fertility Crisis,” wsj.com.