“The myths we believe around fertility impact the way in which we navigate our own fertility,” says Jacky Boivin, professor of health psychology at Cardiff University. “So, when faced with the facts, this can be a hard pill to swallow as it shatters our reality.’

Suddenly my future felt even more uncertain than ever and, in the weeks that followed, I experienced low mood and anxiety. To combat this, Boivin believes it’s imperative to understand that rarely will an MOT give you a definite answer as to whether you will ever get pregnant, or how long exactly you can wait before pursuing pregnancy.

“If you’re looking for certainties,” she adds, “you will be disappointed. What you do need post-MOT is a good support system, a plan, and a tool kit of tangible coping strategies that help you manage the anxiety that can ensue when life feels uncertain.”

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