Vicky Pattison was left "feeling super drained" and spent most of the day crying after she went for fertility treatment, she has revealed.
The Wallsend-born reality star shared an emotional update with her followers on social media, describing what happened, and she was flooded with support from thousands of fans. The former Geordie Shore star is currently in the process of freezing her eggs. But, in a post on Instagram, she said a cyst was discovered on her ovary, which halted her attempt to freeze her eggs.
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Vicky wrote: "Unfortunately yesterday didn't go as planned and I have another cyst on one of my ovaries. As the injections I would have to administer as part of my fertility treatment are predominantly oestrogen - rather than stimulating the ovary follicles which is what we want to happen- it would end up instead primarily feeding the cyst and treatment would be wasted.
"I'm naturally a little bit disappointed and spent most of yesterday crying and just feeling super drained - it was as if someone had let all the air out of a balloon. But I suppose that was just all the angst and nervous energy leaving my body and making me feel like a human raisin.
"This is pretty common and as I am beginning to learn these journeys aren't often linear and there may be plenty more ups and downs for me as I go. So I need to brace myself for that and be thankful that I'm in a position to have options - which I truly am. And I want more women to know that it isn't easy for lots of us.. and you're not alone. No matter how it may feel.
"I've made my peace with this today- I'm going back to work, I'm going to focus on other things and I will try again next month."
Scores of friends and fans, including celebrity pals, sent Vicky messages of support. Alexandra Burke said: "You’re helping so many others by sharing your journey darling." Another post read: "We all love you so much honey, such a brave share."
One follower wrote: "It is flipping hard, a long emotional rollercoaster. 3.5 years for us, but worth every hard time when it works. It is such a good thing you’re doing to raise awareness of fertility treatment."
One comment read: "The rollercoaster and curve balls of fertility treatment are so so so hard to bear. Wishing you a speedy route through this process." And another said: "What a raw and honest post! You will get your happy ending! Xx"
One message read: "Thank you so much for your honesty and sharing your journey. Putting the spotlight on infertility helps so many mums-to-be in waiting. Unfortunately, I’m still waiting for my family to grow (after 5 unsuccessful rounds) - each and everyone of them have been completely different with their own complications and difficulties. I remain optimistic. Sending you big cuddle Mumma."
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