Assisted reproduction treatments offer hope to the couples with fertility problems, giving as a result a high percentage of cases in which gestation is obtained. Even so, the treatment processes in the couple and the incapacity to conceive in a natural way, can produce stress and anxiety, which could interfere and make it more difficult to obtain results from the treatment.

• ¿What does it consist of?.

It gives the necessary psychological support, both on the level as a couple and as individuals to face the process with greater emotional balance which facilitates the adjustment to treatment, and gives a greater amount of resources to face the stress and anxiety. The psychological support is not psychotherapy, it is focussed on facing up to the psychological aspects associated to the fertility problem that the couple are living with, and gives a greater emotional balance.

• ¿What benefits does it offer?.

The benefits of this programme are considerable and are empirically proven. Higher levels of self-esteem and optimism have been observed and, therefore, better strategies for facing the problem and the levels of anxiety, depression and pessimism are lower in the groups that have received psychological support. It is important that the couple count on this resource from the beginning of the treatment and not just as something to turn to when the situation is at its limit.