Julianne Hough Details Third Round of Egg Freezing Journey

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Julianne Hough moves a step nearer, potentially towards motherhood, while choosing her path independently during this phase of her life.

The co-host of “Dancing With the Stars” is offering a peek into her journey of fertility preservation, disclosing that she has frozen her eggs for the third occasion.

In this video posted on Instagram on June 7th, she expressed, ‘This is me,’ at age 36, for the sake of welcoming a tiny new family member into our lives.

In the process, Julianne self-administered videos showing her self-injections of hormones into her abdomen to spur her ovaries into producing additional eggs beyond what’s usual, along with a “trigger injection” to set off the matured eggs for release.

On the sixth day, the dance instructor mentioned that she had just woken up and was experiencing an increase in her breast size due to the hormonal effects of the fertility medications – a typical occurrence she noted. She expressed that a lot was happening.

Another side effect of the IVF meds? Bloating.

“Look,” Julianne said, showcasing her bare midriff. “It’s like a little pregger belly. Cutie.”

Throughout the ten-day period, she additionally had routine blood tests taken to assess her hormone concentrations and ultrasound scans to determine and measure the size of her egg follicles prior to the egg extraction operation.

As your trusted lifestyle guide, I’ve been following the inspiring story of Julianne, who has chosen to keep private the details of her most recent attempt at family expansion—her third round of oocyte retrieval. Throughout her journey, she has courageously shared her experiences and challenges in the realm of reproductive health, offering a beacon of hope and resilience for many.

The TV personality, who parted ways with Brooks Laich in 2022, expressed in a post’s caption that dealing with fertility isn’t easy, given her endometriosis and personal aspirations regarding having children. She mentioned this was her third attempt at egg freezing, acknowledging it’s not typically an easy topic to discuss, let alone share openly.

Julianne, who shared her struggle with endometriosis back in 2008, emphasized the significance of speaking openly about such issues.

As a lifestyle expert, I find myself moved by the countless women globally who are bravely stepping into medical clinics, making life-altering decisions regarding their bodies and futures. It’s an experience that demands immense courage, one that can leave individuals physically, emotionally, and hormonally exposed.

If my personal tale can provide even a glimmer of solace to another woman feeling isolated, or serve as a catalyst for questions and self-discovery, then I believe the vulnerability is worthwhile.

It’s not just Julianne who has shared her experiences with fertility; other celebrities have also spoken openly about their journeys. Keep reading for additional stories.

The Dancing With the Stars’ co-host has openly discussed her battles with endometriosis, a condition affecting women’s reproductive systems, and has been making efforts to safeguard her fertility until she decides it’s the right moment to attempt having a child. In June 2025, she revealed that she had undergone egg freezing for the third occasion.

Ever since she gave birth to her son Sonny with her husband Tim Rosenman in 2017, this former Hills alum has openly discussed the highs and lows of her fertility experience, sharing details about her own two pregnancy losses as well as the unfortunate miscarriages experienced by her surrogate.

In July 2024, Whitney confirmed she’s preparing for a second egg retrieval. 

Following her disclosure of two miscarriages with Tim during their surrogacy journey and also losing two pregnancies herself, Whitney announced in July 2024 that she was getting ready for another egg collection procedure.

She expressed that she’s noticeably improved compared to her previous treatment session, as she now has a better understanding of what lies ahead. Moreover, she has an incredible amount of confidence and belief in her physician.

Regardless of the events that unfold during their process of expanding their family, Whitney has made it abundantly clear that they are content and complete as a family of three.

In her birthday tribute to Sonny, who turned seven in July 2024, she expressed that as they move forward with their second journey of fertility, they feel whole no matter the outcome. She emphasized that Sonny is a blessing and they cherish witnessing his growth, feeling incredibly thankful for his easy-going nature.

 

As a diehard fan, I can’t help but share my fascination for the extraordinary actress who dazzled in “Everything Everywhere All At Once.” This remarkable woman tied the knot with Jean Todt in 2023, ending an engagement that spanned 19 years. What intrigues me most is her candid reflections on the fertility struggles she faced during her first marriage to Dickson Poon.

Michelle revealed during her podcast interview in November 2024 that she had long desired to have kids. She sought fertility treatments to help make this dream a reality, but admitted that the monthly process was incredibly difficult. Each month felt like a personal setback.

Eventually, I realized it was no use beating myself up. Some aspects of my being simply don’t work as expected, and that’s the truth. I guess I just have to accept this, release the past, and step forward.

The hip-hop artist, who is father to son Wilde with husband Maximillion Cooper, previously spoke about a devastating miscarriage she endured during the production of her TV show ‘Eve’, as a result of an ectopic pregnancy.

In her memoir Who’s That Girl?, Eve wrote, “I discovered in 2006 that I was pregnant. This led to an emergency operation and a break from filming for two weeks. I can’t explain why I fooled everyone on set into thinking my appendix had burst, perhaps because I was deceiving myself as well.

She went on to say, “If I had to go through losing my baby, I wasn’t sure if two weeks would provide enough emotional recovery. In reality, those two weeks were barely sufficient for me physically, as I quickly returned to work. After the surgery, I had lost a significant amount of weight and my body felt very weak.

 

In a straightforward and conversational manner: The star from “Selling Sunset,” who became a mother to her son Austin at the young age of 15, has openly discussed her and her partner Romain Bonnet’s experiences with fertility throughout their journey.

She informed TopMob News in September 2024 that she doesn’t have a clear idea about the final result. Instead, she’s just handling things as they come along. Currently, she’s been quite occupied with her book project, the ongoing season, and other commitments. Therefore, she believes that nothing significant will occur if she’s under pressure or running around.

Besides having surgery to correct a septate uterus (where the uterus has a partition due to a membrane), Mary mentioned that she and Romain aren’t in a hurry to make any choices, and they’re content with their canine companion.

The real estate agent mentioned that they have a pet cat named Thor, whom Romaine adores deeply. If the sale doesn’t go through, Romaine says he’ll manage because he has his beloved feline companion. He’s simply smitten with him. Regardless, everything that is destined to happen will happen.

 

The NFL commentator and her spouse, Jarret Stoll, who became parents to Mack in July 2023, have experienced a mix of highs and lows during their path to parenthood, such as coping with Erin’s cervical cancer diagnosis back in 2017.

After freezing her eggs prior to her cancer fight, she later went through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) in order to have a baby – an experience she chose to openly discuss and share with others.

She articulated the reason behind her decision to speak up in her 2021 essay: she was exhausted from holding back. She described her experience as a difficult and painful journey, one where she felt detached and like she was on an unjust roller coaster, often receiving disappointing news.

She expressed, “I’m an open individual who can articulate honestly about difficult experiences like infertility. I understand and empathize with many couples and families going through this struggle as they try to conceive.

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2025-06-07 21:47