I’m a Celeb star reveals she’s freezing her eggs in rare fertility update – admitting ‘I can’t turn back the clock’

AN I'M A Celeb star has revealed she is freezing her eggs in a rare update about her fertility journey - admitting 'I can't turn back the clock'.

The 36-year-old host is known for being on A Place in the Sun, she also presented Worst House on the Street, and joined the cast of I’m A Celebrity in 2022.

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Now, Scarlette Douglas has openly shared that she went to Barbados for a fertility clinic visit.

Taking to Instagram, Scarlette told her 76k followers that the experience has been 'eye-opening'.

The star admitted that being in her late 30s played a role in her decision to take steps to boost her chances of starting a family in the future.

In a candid video posted on her feed, Scarlette shared that some fans criticized her for wanting to freeze her eggs, but she stood her ground and defended her decision.

The A Place in the Sun presenter added that she wished she had known more about how eggs age before starting her journey.

In a lengthy caption, she penned: "I learnt so much about my eggs and the process of vitrification at the @barbadosivf. I really wish this was something taught to me when I was younger or at least spoken about in more depth.

"Yes my aunty and friends had encouraged me to do it in my younger years, but I didn’t for one second think it would be something I would need to consider, let alone think about back then, but who knew 37 would come around so quickly?! I really should have taken action when they first said it all those years ago.

"I can’t turn the clock back now, but I can move forward as quickly as possible (of course armed with the new knowledge I now have) and not wait a minute longer to protect my future offspring."

Discussing her decision to fly to Barbados for treatment, Scarlette said to the camera: “I chose this clinic initially because of the sound advice that I got from a good friend of mine.

"It is a popular clinic. It has some of the world’s most experienced doctors and nurses. A brilliant success rate and it’s in Barbados

“You know I like the sunshine. I’m thinking Caribbean heat, yes please. I’m there!"

Scarlette explained to her followers how she had to fill out a lot of paperwork and get blood tests done.

She concluded by thanking the medical team at the clinic and dubbed them 'brilliant'.

Fans were moved by Scarlette's candidness about her fertility journey and expressed their support in the comments.

One wrote: "This is absolutely amazing. Especially as it is an area that is shied away from. Unfortunately, women have so much pressure put upon them... If you have children too young it's an issue but your window of opportunity ie biological clock starts ticking against you. Well done fir spreading Awareness and taking the bold step of coming out publicly."

A second commented: "Proud of you for sharing this! Thank you for spreading awareness on it."

A third gushed: "You are amazing! Thank you for being so honest about your experience."

A fourth penned: "So many women struggle with this, so thank you for being so honest and raw about it. Sending you love x."

A fifth wrote: "An inspiration you are!"

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