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Dancing Star Alex Murphy's DNA Battle for Motherhood
5 Jan
Summary
- Alex Murphy discovered an allergy to her husband's DNA during IVF.
- Her immune system attacked embryos, preventing pregnancy.
- She is undergoing special therapy to build tolerance.
Dancing on Ice alumna Alex Murphy has shared her deeply personal experience with infertility, revealing a surprising diagnosis: an allergy to her husband Paul Klein's DNA. The couple faced multiple failed IVF treatments before discovering this unique genetic incompatibility through a fertility expert.
Murphy explained that her immune system identified Paul's DNA as foreign, akin to an allergen, causing her body to reject any developing embryos. This realization shed light on their prolonged struggle to conceive naturally and through initial IVF attempts, highlighting a challenge neither had anticipated facing.
To overcome this, Alex is currently undergoing Lymphocyte Immunisation Therapy, a treatment involving injections of her husband's white blood cells to build tolerance. This, along with other immune-dampening treatments, offers hope for a successful pregnancy, marking a significant step in their journey towards parenthood.
