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Infertility symbol

Ahopper
Ahopper
Just wanted to see if anyone knew if there was an infertiity symbol. I have seen one but Im not sure if it is a real one or not.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A symbol like a logo? or were meaning something else like a medical symbol or something??

But to answer your question, no. HAven't heard of that.

Interesting
SharynMarie
SharynMarie
Hmm, never heard of it. I've seen lots of fertility statues and art, that would be good to create.
Ahopper
Ahopper
Well what I am looking for is a symbol for a tattoo. here is the one I found but Im not sure if this is the actual one or not....http://www.cafepress.com/infertwarsymbol

Let me know what you think!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have seen various symbols but none that were global other than the pink and blue awareness ribbon. But that ribbon also stands for other things than just infertility. I think for a tattoo that symbol you showed would be really nice. Also it is "Infertility Warrior" which is what you are! :)
MomHopes
MomHopes
It looks to me like this symbol is something they are trying to make an official symbol. Here is a page about it:

http://www.lifemedals.com/infertility-awareness.html
deleted_user
deleted_user
I too was also lookging for something symbolic for the infertility battle. I am planning on getting "Faith-strength-hope" in tagalog (that's a filipino language) to symbolize our struggles. I plan on getting it right side of my stomach- so it's close to my stomach= the uterus where the baby grows ...
Ahopper
Ahopper
Missmariak~ I love that idea!

And thanks everyone else for the ideas and support!
deleted_user
deleted_user
You could try this site. I'm not sure if it will give you what you need but it's worth a try.

http://fertilitymoon.blogspot.com/2007/12/fertility-symbol-list.html
deleted_user
deleted_user
The lotus is a sign of fertility.
YvonneKB
YvonneKB
I've heard the kokopelli is a fertily symbol. In fact, my RE has a copper kokopelli cut out in his waiting room.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Here is the Wikkipedia definition of Kokopelli.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kokopelli

it appears it is a fertility deity, but like most symbols, it also has other meanings that aren't related to infertility.

Here are a couple of websites with different symbols or information on different types of symbols used for fertility.

http://www.goddessgift.net/page51.html

http://www.essortment.com/all/fertilitysymbol_ricd.htm
Ahopper
Ahopper
Thanks! I am actually looking more for an infertility symbol. This is such a silent disease that I want a way to spark conversation about it. There is so much pain involved in this journey and I feel an infertility "symbol" tattoo will help me personally a little. I wonder if that makes sense:)
strength4today
strength4today
i have been looking for the same thing! the turtle is supposed to represent fertility and the Kokopelli I've heard of too, but like you I'm looking for something more symbolic and meaningful. and the search continues! :)