Navigating the world of IVF treatments can be deeply personal, even for someone like actress Lila Martinez, who has previously been open about her fertility struggles. After welcoming her son Max in June 2019, Martinez began her journey with in vitro fertilization. Recently, she shared her experience on Jane Doe’s podcast, “Dear Jane.”
“I underwent IVF and we created embryos, but the process was incredibly tough,” Martinez revealed. “I tried it just once, and I felt like I was going to break. It was just horrible.” At the time, she was nearing 40, and the success rate for IVF in that age group hovers around 26.9%.
“When I started, I felt like I was on fire with fertility—I got around 31 eggs, and I thought, ‘I’m on top of the world!’” Martinez told Jane. “But then, after fertilization, we only ended up with one viable embryo, and when we tried, it didn’t work … and now I’ve had to have my uterus removed.” In early 2022, Martinez had surgery to remove her uterus and appendix due to endometriosis, which can lead to significant pain and complications, including infertility.
“So, we’re committed to being a family of three and enjoying our time together,” she shared about her little family. “While I’m happy, I also felt a sense of loss. It’s a challenge that often goes unnoticed because people think, ‘You already have one child, so what’s the problem?’ But that struggle is very real for many.”
Martinez’s pregnancy with Max was also fraught with complications. She suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness that forced her to cancel many appearances due to extreme nausea and dehydration. “It’s frustrating how little funding goes to women’s health issues like hyperemesis or endometriosis, while millions are directed towards things like erectile dysfunction,” she remarked.
In 2020, Martinez first shared about her IVF experiences. “I’m a week into IVF and feeling drained and emotional,” she wrote alongside a photo of her bruised abdomen from hormone injections. “If anyone has gone through this and has advice or wants to share their story, please reach out. We’re freezing my eggs and figuring out how to give Max a sibling.”
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In conclusion, Lila Martinez’s candid reflections on her IVF journey highlight the emotional and physical challenges of fertility treatments while underscoring the importance of support and understanding in these experiences.
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