Hwang Bo-ra, Overcoming IVF Side Effects to Try Again: "It Felt Like a Terminal Diagnosis... Hoping for a Miracle" [Star Issue]

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Actress Hwang Bo-ra has resumed her challenge to conceive a second child after overcoming side effects from in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures.

On the 4th, a video titled "Hwang Bo-ra's Four-Month Journey: Overcoming IVF Side Effects with Miracle Follicles" was released on the YouTube channel 'Hwang Bo-ra Variety'.

In the video, Hwang Bo-ra revealed that she had to stop treatment due to severe side effects from injections during the IVF process before returning to the hospital. She could not hide her complex emotions after being told by medical staff that she was in a "perimenopausal transition."

Hwang Bo-ra said, "The injection side effects were so severe that I considered taking a month off, but out of hope, I came to the hospital. The doctor gave me hopeful words, which made me think deeply," and added, "I felt overwhelmed with thoughts."

She continued, "Since I am in a perimenopausal transition, if ovulation does not occur even after inducing it for a year, they say it means menopause. It felt like receiving a terminal diagnosis."

She then expressed her determination to continue the IVF procedure, stating, "I realized I must persistently push forward without giving up over the next year."

Later, upon hearing that follicles had appeared at the hospital, Hwang Bo-ra decided to resume IVF injections. She said, "Finally, follicles have developed, and I am receiving an IV drip. I didn't expect anything, but suddenly being told there are follicles feels unbelievable. I am so grateful and amazed." She added, "I am already overwhelmed with childcare duties, and I feel like crying," revealing her overwhelming emotions.

With the egg retrieval schedule set, she also had to cancel a company workshop that had been planned for a long time. Hwang Bo-ra explained, "We had a company workshop scheduled three to four months ago, but we decided not to go. These follicles are precious ones we have waited for. We decided to attend the workshop next time." She added, "I am both excited and nervous about whether I can create a miracle."

On the day of egg retrieval, Hwang Bo-ra also openly shared her reasons for wanting a second child. She said, "Getting my first child was difficult, so I wondered why I would even want a second," and added, "I am getting older, and my husband will soon turn 50."

She continued, "I grew up lonely as a child. For a child, parents are their universe, and if that universe collapses, the child seems to collapse too. I thought having a sibling might provide some support and strength for Woo-in, so I felt I should have a second child."

On the day of egg retrieval, she also expressed her disappointment toward her husband. Hwang Bo-ra said, "My husband had reduced his drinking for about three days, and on the night before, he told me not to drink at all, but then he said he had one glass of wine. I got angry and shouted, 'What do you even do? I'm not having a second child!'"

She added, "It feels like it has been two or three years since my husband last provided a sperm sample. If his sperm quality is poor, I plan to hold him accountable," which drew laughter from those present.

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