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TV Host's Tearful Baby Joy After Stage 4 Endometriosis Battle
19 Nov
Summary
- Sharnelle Vella revealed her pregnancy on air, breaking down in tears.
- She shared a harrowing journey of miscarriage and failed IVF attempts.
- A stage four endometriosis diagnosis preceded her natural pregnancy.
Sharnelle Vella, host of ABC Radio Melbourne's Breakfast program, emotionally shared the news of her first pregnancy on air. The announcement followed a deeply personal account of her struggles with infertility, including a miscarriage and several unsuccessful IVF cycles.
Vella detailed how a routine blood test led to the discovery of mild inflammation, subsequently revealing a diagnosis of stage four endometriosis after surgery. This condition, which she had not suspected due to a lack of symptoms, required a three-hour surgical removal.
Remarkably, in June of this year, Vella conceived naturally. While overjoyed, she and her husband Nicholas Koutrigaros admit to feeling terrified due to their past experiences, emphasizing the emotional toll of infertility. They hope their story provides hope and raises awareness for endometriosis.
