Katie Price's Fertility Battle: Less Than 1% Pregnancy Chance Unveiled
Katie Price has stunned her followers by seemingly confirming pregnancy news, just a year after being told she was heading towards menopause. The former glamour model, 47, has fiercely denied allegations that her growing family with new husband Lee Andres is 'fake' news, showcasing a positive pregnancy test in a recent social media post.
Social Media Speculation and Fertility Revelations
In one of her latest uploads, the mum-of-five posed in a white t-shirt, holding up a test with her pink manicured fingers. While Katie covered the result window, she told fans: “Hey guys so all the speculation. If you want to see the truth subscribe and you will see the answer.” This cryptic message has fueled intense speculation among her audience.
Amid the ongoing rumours, Katie had previously opened up about her fertility journey in a Channel 4 series. She was left devastated after being informed she was heading towards menopause while trying for a baby with her ex-partner, Carl Woods. The documentary, titled Katie Price: Making Babies, aired in 2023 and provided an intimate look at her struggles.
IVF Challenges and Medical Insights
The two-part series documented Katie's attempts to conceive via IVF, revealing the immense difficulties she faced. Key points from the programme include:
- Her hormone levels had dwindled significantly.
- Her egg supply had diminished, marking the biological clock's impact on fertility in later years.
- She underwent hormone stimulation and egg collection during the show.
- Only one egg was fertilised, but it did not result in a viable pregnancy, leading to unsuccessful IVF treatment.
The former couple had been trying to fall pregnant for three years before receiving a devastating blow. At age 45, Katie was told she only had 'a couple of awake eggs', with doctors confirming her body was showing signs of menopause.
Doctor's Prognosis and Personal Reflections
Gynecologist Carole Gilling-Smith delivered the harsh reality to Katie and her then-partner, stating they had less than one percent chance of falling pregnant using Katie's own eggs. She admitted that Katie was 'unlikely' to produce a 'healthy egg', highlighting the severe limitations of her fertility.
Months later, Katie opened up to her sister about feeling 'ageing from the inside' on their podcast, The Katie Price Show. She expressed: “I still don't feel I'm old. But I know I am because even my body inside is going through the menopause, so I'm not a young spring chicken, it doesn't matter how young I think I look... My body is old! It's scary isn't it? Inside my body it is ageing but the outside is fresh,” referencing her numerous surgeries and tweakments.
Past Tragedies and Ongoing Desires
Last year, Katie revealed she suffered a miscarriage with then-partner JJ Slater, a former MAFS star. She had become pregnant around Christmas time, but scans tragically showed they had lost their baby, leaving them heartbroken. This adds to her history of reproductive challenges, which includes:
- Three previous miscarriages.
- A devastating ectopic pregnancy.
Despite these hardships, Katie has been incredibly candid about her strong desire to have more children, showcasing her resilience and openness about personal struggles in the public eye.
