What Is Navigating Infertility Really Like? Share Your Pictures With Us

Because we don't talk about it enough.

Infertility — the inability to get pregnant despite trying for at least a year — affects 10 to 15 percent of couples in the United States.

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Lots of things can cause infertility, and it can be a result of an issue with either partner or a combination of factors.

And unless you deal with it yourself, you probably don't know much about what that means, or the ways it can affect your life.

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To help spread awareness, we'd love to see pictures from people who are dealing or have dealt with infertility while trying to have kids.

It could be a picture that shows the work that goes into pursuing assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Instagram: @ivfjourneystarting

Or maybe it's a photo of the surrogate who helped in your journey to have a baby.

Instagram: @projectpeanutaus

It could be a pic of the diet changes you made in hopes of increasing your chances of getting pregnant.

Instagram: @thepreggerskitchen

Or maybe it's all the reading material that's helped get you through.

Instagram: @thegood_thebad_andthebaby

Maybe it's a picture of the moment that finally came after a long time of trying.

Instagram: @jeanenelson

Or maybe it's something else entirely. Whatever you choose to share to represent your experience, submit it via the dropbox below and it could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed post.