- Q.21
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Are you able to conceive together as a couple?
Married men and women trying to conceive
"Two-person fertility treatment" refers to a couple working together to try and conceive.
More than half of respondents said they "have not been able to" try to conceive together as a couple.
- Q.22
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"Two people trying to conceive" are "doing well/doing reasonably well"
Please tell me the reason for your answer.
Married men and women trying to conceive
<Based on people who have already achieved it>
The main reasons given for being able to successfully conceive as a couple are "cooperation and consideration" and "consultation and discussion."
- Q.23
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"Two people trying to conceive" are "not succeeding/not succeeding very well"
Please tell me the reason for your answer.
Married men and women trying to conceive
<Based on people who have already achieved it>
When asked why they haven't been able to conceive together, women most often cited "my partner isn't cooperative" or "we haven't talked about it/I don't know what my partner is thinking," while men most often cited "no particular reason/just because."
- Q.24
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Who did you consult about trying to conceive?
(Do you think I would consult with them?)
Married men and women trying to conceive
Over 70% of women consult someone about trying to conceive.
On the other hand, men tend to confide in people other than their partners less, and it can be said that they are in an environment where they are more likely to feel isolated even if they are struggling with fertility issues.
- Q.25
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If I were to give advice to someone who is about to start trying to conceive,
What kind of advice or message would you like to convey?
Please be specific.
Married men and women trying to conceive
<Based on people who offer advice>
One in three women responded that it's best to "start early." While women tended to give advice on "actions," men's advice was more focused on "mindset," such as "don't rush, go at your own pace."
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#DATA 4 Summary: Awareness and efforts regarding "couples trying to conceive" as revealed by the survey
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"Two-person fertility treatment" refers to a couple working together to try and conceive.
While "trying to conceive together" might sound like a given, the results showed that more than half of couples are "not succeeding." The most common reason given was "my partner isn't cooperative," but listening to the actual responses revealed that women said things like "I don't want to put pressure on my partner," and men said things like "I don't understand how my partner feels," indicating that both partners are too considerate of each other and are unable to be honest with one another. On the other hand, women who answered that they are "trying to conceive together" said that even just a little encouragement from their partner, such as being mindful of their ovulation days or simply having someone to talk to, makes them feel reassured and secure, as it shows that their partner is "facing the issue."
While "trying to conceive" is often thought of as something women do most of the time, there are many things men can do as well. It may also be important for women to clearly communicate their feelings and what they want from their partners in their own words.
Advice from Toshimasa Ota
It's well known that when women are stressed or anxious, they tend to become more talkative, while men tend to want to be alone. This often leads to misunderstandings. Instead of making assumptions about your partner's feelings, respecting them will help you feel more connected to the process of trying to conceive together.
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