Jess Impiazzi revealed that her eggs were collected when she shared an IVF update with her fans on Wednesday.
The former Ex On The Beach star, 34, recently shared how she started IVF after being told she is going through early menopause.
Jess shared a photo from her hospital bed, describing the egg collection procedure and saying she was “praying” that her eggs were good.
She wrote: ‘IVF Update: Hi everyone – thank you to everyone who messaged me yesterday about collecting eggs. I just wanted to do a little update.
“First off, I know this isn’t an easy journey, but since speaking about it, I’ve actually been shocked how many people are going through or have been through this. Thank you all for reaching out and sharing your story. it helps more than you know to have a community.
IVF: Jess Impiazzi revealed her eggs were collected when she shared an IVF update with her fans on Wednesday
Health: The former Ex On The Beach star, 34, recently shared how she started IVF after being told she’s going through early menopause
“As many will know who have been following this from the start, I was diagnosed with low ovarian reserve earlier this year and that means I will be reaching an early menopause.
‘My AMH (anti-Müller hormone) level was 0.5 and is exceptionally low, especially at the age of 34. felt like all of a sudden it wasn’t so sure anymore.
“Anyway just to let you know where we stand…they managed to extract 2 eggs from my follicles yesterday and with my AMH level I think that’s good (obviously someone without my disease have an abundance more).
“But all you need is 1 good one, so pray today, they’ll find out!”
Jess admitted that she has found the IVF process emotionally draining as she awaits the results of the egg collection.
She said, ‘Egg collecting wasn’t as scary as I had imagined in my head, I was put to sleep and woke up in my room half an hour later.
“I know the process is emotionally and physically draining for so many of us, and I know I still have a good way to go, it’s hard to stay stress free when you’re wondering if those eggs are good enough because if they’re not you, you’ll have to start the whole thing over again!
“It is very exhausting and tiring, but anyone going through this, you are warriors!
Post: Jess described the egg collection procedure and said she “prayed” that her eggs were good
“The next step for where I am now is to wait and see if my eggs are any good today! So I will continue with positive thoughts for the rest of the day ✨ ‘.
Jess admitted last month that she was devastated and cried for three days after being told she has a “small” chance of having children.
She explained that her symptoms were initially dismissed as stress three years ago before she was privately diagnosed with premature menopause.
Menopause occurs between the ages of 44 and 55 when a woman stops menstruating and can no longer conceive naturally, but 1 in 100 women may experience it before the age of 40.
Speaking about her devastating diagnosis, Jess said she still hopes to have children with Jermaine, 40, and they are trying to start a family through IVF.
She said The sun“I’ve always wanted to start a family, so it’s heartbreaking to hear that the chances of having my own children are slim.
“We had talked about kids, but we haven’t been together for two years and assumed we had more time.”
Jess further referred to their “difficult times,” in which Jermaine was diagnosed with ADHD just before Christmas while also being declared bankrupt early this year.
‘Feeling like a pincushion’: Jess admitted that the past few days have been ‘the hardest’ and that she feels ‘a little sorry for herself’ and extremely ‘tired’ (pictured with boyfriend Jermaine Pennant)
Jess admitted that they had no intention of getting into a relationship this early in their relationship, but Jermaine insisted that he intended to stand by his partner and support her.
The former footballer, who began dating Jess in September 2021, said: “I understand how much she wants to have a family, time is of the essence so all I can do is support her and do what I can to help the to make travel possible. .’
Speaking of her diagnosis, Jess admitted that she felt “let down” by GPs after they attributed her symptoms to stress at multiple appointments over three years.
Jess explained that she started having periods at age 30, experienced irregular heavy bleeding, fatigue, brain fog and anxiety.
She said she could have had her eggs frozen had she known sooner, and shared her anger at the choice being “taken away” from her.
Candid: Jess was concerned about telling Jermaine that they should try to start a family right after her diagnosis, saying they hadn’t planned to for a few years
After going to a private clinic that specializes in fertility and hormonal issues, Jess said she was diagnosed with endometriosis on her bowel and primary ovarian insufficiency, which often leads to infertility.
Jess admitted she was worried about telling Jermaine that they should try to start a family right away after her diagnosis, saying they hadn’t planned to do that for a few years.
The couple have now decided to try IVF treatment and are currently waiting for the results of the first tests and Jess said she will not be able to have multiple biological children.
Jess, who was previously married to rugby player Denny Solomona, and Jermaine began dating in November 2021.