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Olivia Munn Put Cancer Treatment On Hold To Give Herself A Chance To Have Children With John Mulaney Before Hysterectomy

Olivia Munn has been remarkably candid about her battle with breast cancer, and a recent revelation adds another layer of complexity to her story. While the news of cancer is heartbreaking in itself, Olivia revealed she had made even tougher decision.

Speaking during a Vogue interview, Munn detailed she delayed a crucial cancer treatment in hopes of preserving her fertility and giving herself a chance to have more children with partner John Mulaney. Here’s what the actress said.

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Olivia Munn Gambled With Her Life To Add To Her Family With John Mulaney

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn
John Mulaney and Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn, already a mother to their son Malcolm, described the agonizing wait as she underwent egg retrieval before a hysterectomy — a surgery that would remove her uterus and ovaries.

This procedure, though necessary for her cancer treatment, would have also eliminated the possibility of future biological children. She therefore decided to delay it and have a child before the surgery. “John and I talked about it a lot and we didn’t feel like we were done growing our family,” Munn shared with Vogue.

After my diagnosis, we decided to try one more round of egg retrievals,” she said. The decision to delay treatment wasn’t without risk. Certain cancer treatments, like chemotherapy and radiation, can significantly impact fertility. But Munn went ahead with her resolve to delay the treatment to have a child.  

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The Gamble Worked Out In Her Favor

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn
John Mulaney and Olivia Munn

Speaking further about it, Munn acknowledged the gamble. “We didn’t know if I would have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation,” she said. “They would trigger menopause in my body and affect future fertility.”

Thankfully, the gamble paid off. The egg retrieval was successful, resulting in two viable embryos. This gave Munn peace of mind as she moved forward with the hysterectomy, knowing she had options for potentially expanding her family in the future, perhaps through surrogacy.

“John and I just started crying,” Munn said of the emotional moment they learned about the healthy embryos. “It was just so exciting because not only did we get it in one retrieval, but it also meant I didn’t have to constantly put myself at risk,” she added.

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Vanshika Minakshi
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Vanshika is a content writer at FirstCuriosity, diving into the vibrant universe of celebrities, movies, and TV shows with fervor. Her passion extends beyond her professional endeavors, as she immerses herself in the realms of rap music and video games, constantly seeking inspiration from diverse sources. She is a business student with a knack for marketing blending analytical insights with creative instincts to craft compelling narratives. When not working you can find her spending times with her beloved pet dogs or watching true crime documentaries.

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