Hi Meg,

I think you are offering great support to her as a friend and I'm sure she appreciates it. It is true that fertility problems can make you feel very isolated because nobody talks about it. Unless of course you are fortunate enough to find a community somewhere, whether online or IRL.

If she's been trying for over a year now, it might be worth seeing a doctor. I am not sure what tests the naturopath has done if any but the GP can do some very basic ones just to check whether she is ovulating etc. The doctor can also do a sperm test for DH (which is helpful just to rule things out in that regard but you never know).

There is an organisation called Access which provides support for people experiencing infertility. I would be careful how I mention it to her though (or even if I would mention it all) as I am not sure whether she would be offended. Probably it is more for your information at this point and you can decide whether to bring it up or not should the opportunity arise. Access can offer support and friendship either online, over the phone or whatever. I am still a member of it myself and I know it helped me. Their website is easy to find by typing that name into a search engine (can't post it here for obvious reasons).

Regards,

Mel