Heart Evangelista opens up about her IVF journey: “very difficult and painful”

- Heart Evangelista told L'Officiel Philippines that she underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF)

- The actress revealed that her IVF journey was a difficult and painful experience for her

- It involved Heart receiving three injections per day for two weeks

- She is now asking whether she wants a child because of her personal desire or because it is what society dictates

Heart Evangelista revealed in the September issue of L'Officiel Philippines that she underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF).

IVF is a process that helps couples conceive children by retrieving mature eggs from a woman’s ovaries which will then be fertilized by sperm in a laboratory.

According to Heart, her IVF journey was a difficult and painful experience for her.

The process involved Heart receiving three injections per day for two weeks. Now that she can have a child anytime she wants due to IVF, Heart is now asking whether she wants a child because of her personal desire or because it is what society dictates.

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“With IVF, they inject you with fertility hormones. It was very difficult and painful. I had three injections a day over a two-week process.

"After harvesting and the processes that came after, they were able to gather the perfect boy and the perfect girl.

"Am I ready for a child? Do I want a child because I want a child? or do I want a child because the environment or culture dictates that I should have a child?’” Heart said.

Love Marie Payawal Ongpauco-Escudero, or simply Heart Evangelista, is a famous actress, endorser, and vlogger in the Philippines. Aside from her film and television projects, Heart is also active as a celebrity on social media. Heart is also known for having a soft spot for animals. She is married to politician Chiz Escudero, one of the country's current senators. However, there are rumors that Heart and Chiz have already broken up.

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Lolit Solis lauded Heart Evangelista anew in her new lengthy post on social media. Manay Lolit praised how Heart carries herself while attending fashion events abroad. According to Lolit, the actress and fashion icon’s way of wearing signature pieces looks “sosyal” and “effortless." The entertainment columnist even compared Heart to Rhian Ramos for both having “taste at flair sa pagdadala ng mga expensive things”

In a previous report by KAMI, Cristy Fermin aired her frank comments on Heart Evangelista’s current physique. During “Cristy Ferminute” on Friday, the showbiz columnist said the actress looks skinnier now. She likewise claimed that her friends even compare Heart to BB Gandanghari. According to Cristy, the marites ones also think that Heart’s rumored breakup with Sen. Chiz Escudero was the reason behind her alleged weight loss.

Source: KAMI.com.gh