New Book Unspoken Exposes the Emotional Cost of Infertility as 186M Struggle Worldwide

Timed to World Infertility Awareness Month, Unspoken launches globally today, offering a groundbreaking, emotionally resonant look at the invisible toll of infertility.

New Book Unspoken Exposes the Emotional Cost of Infertility as 186M Struggle Worldwide

June 3, 2025 — With infertility affecting over 186 million individuals worldwide, conversations about the emotional and mental toll are more urgent than ever. In her debut book Unspoken, fertility advocate and author Cheryl Dowling delivers a raw, validating look at what it truly means to navigate IVF, pregnancy loss, and invisible grief in silence.

Unspoken officially launches today and is now available globally in paperback and ebook formats.

Drawing from personal experience and a decade of advocacy through her award-winning platform The IVF Warrior, Dowling opens the door to stories often buried beneath shame, guilt, and silence. The book offers both insight and solidarity—a lifeline for those navigating the emotional aftermath of infertility, and an invitation for society to better understand what is so often left unsaid.

Early praise for Unspoken includes:

Timed with World Infertility Awareness Month, Unspoken arrives at a critical time, and is already resonating deeply with readers and advocates alike.

“I have never felt so seen and heard. Infertility is the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through, and this book has shown me I’m not alone. This book is everything! Thank you for this.”
Alyssa, reader review

“Cheryl’s warm, approachable voice—always rooted in equal parts science and compassion—will help so many. With Unspoken, the emotional and physical challenges that she experienced while navigating infertility, IVF, and loss have become a force for good in the world.”
Liz Plosser, former Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health, Founder of Best Case Scenario Wellness Community

Unspoken is a culmination of long overdue conversations, in which many women will finally feel seen and heard.”
Sarah Sinclair, Freelance Journalist & Editor, Femtech World

“Infertility is a silent grief, often carried behind closed doors. But Unspoken brings light to the darkness. It reminds us we’re not alone, that our pain matters, and that healing begins when we feel seen.”
Dr. Roohi Jeelani, MD, FACOG, Double Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinologist

Why Unspoken Matters

According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6, or 186 million individuals globally, are affected by infertility. Yet the emotional burden remains widely misunderstood and unspoken. From anxiety and depression to identity loss and cultural shame, the psychological impact is profound. Unspoken gives a voice to this invisible grief, challenging cultural silence and helping people feel seen, supported, and understood.

About Cheryl Dowling

Cheryl Dowling is a global fertility advocate, author of Unspoken, and founder of The IVF Warrior, one of the most trusted and recognizable infertility platforms in the world. Known for blending mental health insight with lived experience, she’s helping reshape how infertility is understood by the public, media, and medical systems. Her work centers on storytelling, emotional truth, and patient advocacy, reaching millions of people across digital platforms and earning recognition from experts, clinics, and media. Through Unspoken, Cheryl gives voice to the invisible grief of infertility and the millions navigating IVF, loss, and identity in silence.

Now Available Anywhere Books Are Sold

Unspoken is now available worldwide, anywhere books are sold, including Amazon, Indigo, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, and more.

For interviews, bulk orders, or media inquiries, please contact: partnerships@ivfwarrior.ca.

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