Lisa Riley has revealed her struggle to conceive through IVF, telling Loose Women viewers she tried the procedure for seven months before deciding it was not for her. The 41-year-old actress said she kept the process private to avoid judgment, but now feels ready to share her experience.
Appearing on the ITV panel show, Riley described her 'rubbish' test results and the emotional toll of the treatment. 'I was an absolute wreck,' she said, recalling how a minor incident – a tin of beans falling from a cupboard – left her in tears. The former Strictly star also addressed the weight gain associated with IVF hormones, which she found mentally challenging despite her previous 12-stone weight loss.
Riley emphasised that she and her partner Al have decided to move on from trying for a baby. 'It's OK to not have a child,' she said. 'I have a lovely life and I am blessed with that.' The Bury native added that she is content with her life and her 'fantastic partner', and encouraged women to make their own choices about sharing their fertility journeys.
