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Katie Price’s Heartbreak: Facing Menopause Fears Amid IVF Struggles and Relationship Woes

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Katie Price felt deeply disappointed when she learned she was approaching menopause during her attempts at IVF with ex-fiance Carl Woods, as documented in her series titled “Making Babies.

The Channel 4 series, captured in 2023 prior to their separation, chronicles the assisted reproductive process undertaken by her and her partner Carl, as they aimed for another child together.

For the past three years, the previous pair had been striving to conceive, but they received a devastating piece of news when a fertility specialist informed a 45-year-old Katie that she had only a few active eggs remaining and her body was exhibiting symptoms of menopause.

In the initial episode on Monday, gynecologist Carole Gilling-Smith shared the difficult news with the couple. She explained that their chances of conceiving with Katie’s eggs were minimal, below one percent, and furthermore, it was unlikely for Katie to produce a healthy egg.

In those challenging times, I found myself bracing for potential change, as the relationship seemed to crumble. The thought of Carl leaving me weighed heavily on my mind, given our discussions about starting a family and the imminent approach of menopause within the next year or two. This realization left me fearful that I might not be able to conceive naturally.

The mother-of-five exclaimed: ‘He probably won’t want to be with me now anyway.’

Speaking directly into the camera, she voiced her concern: ‘However, now I fear he may not want to be with me because he desires children, and he might believe I’m too much trouble, opting instead for someone younger to start a family with. That’s my assumption.’

In a dismissive manner, Carl labeled her negativity as ‘unreasonable thinking’. Continuing the conversation, Katie expressed her suspicion, saying, ‘I feel like I’m being shut out!’, implying that a barrier had been put up against her.

Even though the odds were stacked against her, Katie eventually shared with Carole her decision to proceed with the egg extraction process.

As I, a fervent admirer, learned, it was no secret to Katie that her ex-partner wasn’t the soulmate she had been seeking, even though they had embarked on the challenging journey of fertility treatment together. Reflecting upon their tempestuous relationship, she acknowledged its tumultuous nature.

It’s reported that Carl feels extremely angry because the airing of their baby documentary comes after their separation, and sources close to him shared with The Sun: “Carl is ashamed that it’s being broadcast following their public split.

He’s maintained that she was unfaithful during their relationship, which led to him needing counseling afterward. He wants to avoid anything connected to Katie because that era of his life is difficult for him to remember, and encountering her reminds him of those difficult times.

TopMob have contacted Carl’s representatives for a comment. 

However, following their separation during filming, Katie confessed that she was striving to maintain a relationship which she acknowledged was not suitable for her.

After her break-up with Carl, Katie mentioned feeling lighter or relieved, as if a burden had been removed from her shoulders, when she resumed fertility counseling on her own.

She expressed relief, saying, “A burden seems lifted from my shoulders now (following counseling)”, and acknowledged the gratitude she feels towards having five wonderful children.

Katie is the mother of four children: Harvey (22), whom she shares with Dwight York; Junior (19) and Princess (17) from her marriage to Peter Andre; and Jett (10) and Bunny (9) who are from her relationship with Kieran Hayler.

‘I’ve had a turbulent time, but I’ve reset the button’, Katie added.

In the documentary, Katie expresses feelings of being tired of maintaining relationships following the latest speculation about her break-up with boyfriend JJ Slater, who is 31 years old.

Reflecting on my experiences, I can’t help but feel drained by the dynamics of relationships. When I think back to my IVF journey, there were many instances where I wasn’t filled with joy.

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2025-01-21 02:18

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