‘ My fertility problems left me with panic attacks'

Danielle Lloyd tells new how her desperation to have a baby girl is taking its toll on her mental health

- RIANNE ISON

Danielle Lloyd has made no secret of the fact she’s always dreamt of giving her four sons a baby sister, and has even looked into gender selection to complete her family. Although it’s not legal in the UK, the star has expressed a wish to travel abroad to undertake the procedure.

But in new’s exclusive interview, the 36-year-old reveals she’s having to come to terms with the fact this may not happen for her and husband Michael O’Neill.

After the couple sadly miscarried last September, mum-of-four Danielle began to think her endometriosis – a condition which can affect a woman’s fertility, as well as bring on depression and anxiety – was behind the tragic loss. She then discovered she needed a laparoscopy operation before she could begin trying for a baby again.

After a long seven-month wait, Danielle eventually had the procedure in October. But when she came round expecting to hear happy news, Danielle was dealt an unexpected blow – the doctors had found nothing to explain why she miscarried.

“I’m trying to come to terms with it. It’s really difficult,” Danielle tells us.

“I know it might sound a little bit selfish, but I would really like one more child.”

The tough news that she may not be able to conceive naturally plunged Danielle into darkness and she began to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, until one morning everything came to a head and she suffered a breakdown.