Mind, Body & Fertility: The Connection Between Fertility Care, Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders

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People seeking fertility care are significantly more likely than the general population to have an experience of body image issues, disordered eating or an eating disorder. This includes both past experiences of these challenges as well as those that arise while undergoing fertility care.


This resource provides information about the strong connection between fertility care and body image and eating challenges and outlines the various aspects of fertility care that can increase your risk of these experiences. The resource provides strategies that can help you better manage these risks as you engage in fertility care, as well as links to key supports and services.



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