Gemma Collins ended pregnancy after learning baby was 'hermaphrodite'

Gemma Collins has revealed she was advised to terminate a pregnancy after learning her unborn baby was intersex.

In the first two episodes of Everything I Know About Me, Gemma also shares insight into her childhood growing up in Essex, candidly detailing the bullying she endured at school. 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.Speaking during a candid interview on the new Everything I Know About Me podcast, the TOWIE star broke down in tears as she revealed doctors advised her to end her pregnancy

They involve a combination of genes, hormones and the layout and appearance of reproductive anatomy like the genitals. Intersex charities say the term should be avoided as it misleading, scientifically inaccurate for the variety of conditions covered by DSDs and stigmatising.So-called 'corrective surgeries' were sometimes used to 'fix' babies' genitalia to better match one sex.

People with very specific DSDs do need medical care however, as there can be knock-on effects to other aspects of their health.How common DSDs are vary by type, with more than 40 individual conditions covered by the term. 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.

Gemma previously revealed she would wait until her 50s to try for a baby, having been inspired by supermodel Naomi Campbell, but has now decided to bring forward her plans.

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