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Gemma Collins broke down in tears as she told of her 'heartbreak' at being advised to terminate a pregnancy during a candid interview on the new Everything I Know About Me podcast.
The former TOWIE star, 43, became emotional as she recalled how she was advised by medical professionals to end her pregnancy.
In the trailer for the podcast interview, which will be released on May 9, Gemma says: 'They advised me you need to have a termination. I remember that being really stressful. That hurt me.'
Gemma has been open about her fertility struggles and has previously suffered three miscarriages.
Opening up about her past relationships, the reality star also said: 'I was really heartbroken because I was pregnant and he was having an affair.'
Gemma Collins broke down in tears as she discussed termination a pregnancy during a candid interview on the Everything I Know About Me podcast
The former TOWIE star, 43, became emotional as she recalled how she was advised by medical professionals to end her pregnancy
Gemma also touches on lighter topics during the wide-ranging interview including some cosmetic procedures she has had.
She said: 'I have had an operation years ago, I have had a designer vagina,' before jokingly adding: 'But I don't have camel toe!'
In November 2020, Gemma told how she became pregnant with her ex-boyfriend James Argent's baby but sadly lost it.
Gemma told of her heartbreaking loss after Meghan Markle announced she had lost her second child with Prince Harry.
Speaking at the time, she said: 'I've not talked about this before, but it was my third, each one a devastating loss on my longed-for journey to motherhood.
'I've been trying to have a baby for nearly a decade now, only to have my hopes dashed time and again by first one miscarriage, then another.'
In a poignant essay, Gemma detailed the beginning of her miscarriage and said she had no idea she was pregnant with on-off boyfriend Arg's baby, before she started experiencing sharp cramps one morning.
The reality star said she had dismissed the pains as a heavy period, and tried to push on through the excruciating pain, before her sister forced her to visit her doctor.
Gemma revealed earlier this year she was praying for a baby with her fiancé Rami Hawash. She is stepmother to his son Tristan, five
Gemma revealed she was pleased to hear that Tana Ramsay had welcomed her sixth child at the age of 49 , because it gave her hope that she too can conceive in her 40s
After being sent to hospital, Gemma was given the tragic news that she had suffered a miscarriage.
She continued: 'In a single instant, I learned that I'd been carrying a baby and lost it, meaning that once again I found my longstanding dreams of motherhood shattered into pieces.'
However, the star has refused to give up her dream of motherhood and said in November she was starting a new fertility journey.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline about her family plans, she revealed she was pleased to hear that Tana Ramsay had welcomed her sixth child at the age of 49, because it gave her hope that she too can conceive in her 40s.
'The Tana Ramsay news was the greatest thing to wake up to. Incredible', Gemma mused.
'It really made me think positively about my future and kind of took the pressure off. I don't think anyone knew she was pregnant, so it was a lovely surprise, but I got butterflies in my stomach when I saw it.'
Gemma continued: 'This is amazing news for me. I'm starting my fertility journey within the next couple of weeks.
'I'm going to a clinic so watch these cards and get ready for me, honey.'
In November 2020, Gemma told how she became pregnant with her ex-boyfriend James Argent 's baby but sadly lost it (pictured together in 2018)
Revealing she feels positive about her chances, Gemma continued: 'I'll be standing on them steps announcing the child to the world. London will go to a standstill. The great Queen will come and greet the child!'
Gemma revealed earlier this year she was praying for a baby with her fiancé Rami Hawash. She is stepmother to his son Tristan, five.
During a spiritual trip to Tel Aviv in January, Gemma and her fiancé visited Bethlehem, with the star later confessing: 'I did pray when I was there, I said ''please God, please give me a baby this year'' and you know please God it happens.'
She previously detailed her battle with polycystic ovary syndrome battle (PCOS) which can affect fertility.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. Symptoms include menstrual irregularity, excess hair growth, acne, and obesity.
Listen to Gemma Collins on the Mail's Everything I Know About Me podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. New episodes released every Thursday, with the first two of Gemma's episodes launching on May 9.
