From endo to PCOS – and egg freezing – in a refreshingly candid new interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the 28-year-old is opening up about something very personal: her fertility.
4 celebrities who’ve shared their adenomyosis stories – from IVF and pregnancy success to flare-ups & awareness
It can take a long time to reach an adenomyosis diagnosis, and a lack of awareness is just one of the reasons why. We’ve rounded up some of the adenomyosis stories that you might not have heard before, straight from four celebrities with lived experience of the condition.
Is Celebrity Infertility Relatable?
We understand (in)fertility doesn't discriminate. But are celebrity infertility stories relatable? Words by Poppy Millar-Maher, featured images credit: Shutterstock.com. Shared Stories Opening up about difficulties conceiving, maintaining a pregnancy or sharing news of a miscarriage is admirable and takes a lot of courage, whether you're in the limelight or not. Recently, Idina Menzel opened up [...]
Can IVF medication bring on menopause? No, and here’s why, according to a fertility specialist
In a recent episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians, Kourtney Kardashian (43) has claimed that IVF medication sent her into menopause and caused her to feel depressed. Here at TRB, we know there are plenty of fertility myths and misconceptions, which is why we regularly speak with fertility experts across the globe to separate [...]
Chrissy Teigen Begs for More Sensitivity During IVF Treatment
Chrissy Teigen announced over the weekend that she's having another round of IVF to expand the family she has with her musician husband, John Legend. In an Instagram post, Teigen said she's "balls deep in another IVF cycle" and writes that she also experiences common IVF treatment side effects. A reaction to comments from her [...]
Is Celebrity Infertility Relatable?
At The Ribbon Box, we understand (in)fertility doesn't discriminate. Celebrities suffer from fertility struggles just like we do but is it a relatable struggle? Read on to find out... Words by Holly Pigache, featured images credit: Shutterstock.com. Shared Stories Opening up about difficulties conceiving, maintaining a pregnancy or sharing news of an abortion is admirable [...]
Jessie J’s Shock Miscarriage
At The Ribbon Box, we know the struggle to conceive can affect anyone - including celebrities. Yesterday, singer Jessie J, opened up about her experiences and shared her miscarriage with fans. Read on to find out about what Jessie J calls "the loneliest feeling in the world." Written by Holly Pigache Featured image credit: Shutterstock [...]
Amanda Knox’s Fertility Sentence
When people are sentenced to prison, onlookers rarely consider the fertility of the convicted. But for female inmates spending time behind bars, each day is a different kind of sentence. The days served may increase, the release date may draw closer yet for women in prison, fertility windows are narrowing in what Amanda Knox calls [...]
Rebel Wilson’s Fight for IVF Success and Hope
Particularly when it comes to healthcare, professionals endeavour to give impartial advice but this isn’t always the reality. Unfortunately, some people - including celebrity Rebel Wilson - experience medical bias which can impact treatment pathways and results. Read on to find out how Rebel Wilson overcame medical bias on her fertility journey... By Holly Pigache [...]
Male infertility stories – meet the UK activists speaking out
TRB Founder Eloise knows first-hand how little support there is for men struggling with infertility. Six months into her trying to conceive journey, her husband was diagnosed with Klinefelter Syndrome, and with that came a heartbreaking shock of zero sperm (azoospermia). Eloise’s husband felt alone, terrified and guilty, for not being able to do the one [...]
Demystifying Infertility – Is it Celebrities’ Responsibility to Help Quash Infertility Stigma?
Photo credit - Shutterstock The stigma surrounding infertility and the heavy burden it bears is partially a result of the limited conversation surrounding this topic. But whose responsibility is it to speak up? Words by Sophie Braybrook Five years ago, when The Ribbon Box founder Eloise was TTC (trying to conceive), the community and information [...]
