Stephanie Coker Aderinokun, a well-known media personality and actress, recently shared her harrowing experience with PCOS and IVF in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
She bravely disclosed how she struggled with the emotional toll of failed IVF attempts, spending a significant amount of money and even traveling to Los Angeles for treatment.
After the heartbreaking loss of her baby, Stephanie opened up to a friend about feeling rejected by the unborn child.
Her battle with PCOS, a condition that led to dangerous health complications, made IVF her only viable option for starting a family.
Despite facing immense challenges, including her husband’s failed election, Stephanie’s story sheds light on the resilience and strength required to navigate such difficult circumstances.
“I didn’t have my period for a whole year. PCOS made me choose IVF because mine was very severe. My doctor told me mine was life-threatening; I ended up in a wheelchair and was vomiting blood.
“I got pregnant on the first IVF, the second one failed and actually I was standing in front of a car just to let the car hit me,” she said partly.
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