YouTube channel ‘Illyne Wedding Diary’

Singer Ailee opened up about the difficulties she is experiencing during the IVF treatment process.

On the 16th, a video titled ‘Pre-Transfer Care and the Importance of Exercise Before Pregnancy’ was posted on the YouTube channel ‘Illyne Wedding Diary’ run by Ailee. The video features Ailee sharing her preparations for IVF together with her husband, Choi Si-hoon.

That day, Ailee said that her physical condition had changed markedly after recently undergoing egg retrieval. She said, “The pain was not severe after the retrieval, but gas built up and my body kept swelling,” adding, “Because of medication side effects, I gained weight and developed constipation, and being unable to use the bathroom was also difficult.”

YouTube channel ‘Illyne Wedding Diary’

She went on to add, “It differs from person to person, but I heard that more gas can build up depending on how many eggs were retrieved,” describing the challenges of the IVF process.

Her husband, Choi Si-hoon, also conveyed his concern as he described her condition. He said, “We tried to go for a walk thinking that getting some circulation would be good, but it hurt so much that she could not walk, and we had to turn back.”

The couple is currently working hard to prepare their bodies for pregnancy. Choi Si-hoon explained why they began exercising together, saying, “The doctor said that if you increase muscle mass to some extent and control your weight before pregnancy, your body may have an easier time after becoming pregnant.”

Meanwhile, Ailee married entrepreneur Choi Si-hoon from the Netflix series ‘Single’s Inferno’, and they are currently undergoing IVF in hopes of having a child.