Jess Impiazzi shares 'heartbreak' over early menopause and starts IVF
ok.co.ukJess Impiazzi revealed her heartbreak at being told of her fertility problems and at risk of early menopause but said she still wants to have children.The Ex on the Beach star has recently opened up about being told she has a low ovarian reserve — at the age of 34 and will struggle to have children.
Speaking to The Sun, Jess has now revealed that she and her partner and former footballer Jermaine Pennant, 40, have been forced to hit the accelerator on their relationship and attempt to start a family through IVF treatment.
Jess said: "I have always wanted to have a family so to be told the chances of having my own children are slim is heartbreaking.
We had talked about kids but we haven’t even been together for two years and assumed we had more time." While having a baby this early in their relationship wasn’t part of their plan, although something Jess had said she wanted to happen, Jermaine said he will be with Jess every step of the way as they get ready to undergo IVF treatment.The ex-Liverpool and Stoke footballer said: “Time is of the essence so all I can do is be her support and do whatever I can to make the journey possible.” Speaking about her diagnosis, Jess explained that she began missing periods, suffered irregular heavy bleeding, experienced fatigue, brain fog and anxiety at the age of 30.
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