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Kim Ji-young Announces Pregnancy After Stopping Birth Control, Calls it 'Fate'
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Kim Ji-young Announces Pregnancy After Stopping Birth Control, Calls it 'Fate'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Influencer Kim Ji-young, known from 'Heart Signal 4,' revealed she became pregnant two months after stopping birth control medication.
  • She had been taking oral contraceptives for 5-6 years for treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • Kim shared that her pregnancy felt like fate, especially as she had planned to have children at least two years later.

Influencer Kim Ji-young, who gained fame through the dating reality show 'Heart Signal 4,' has candidly discussed her unexpected pregnancy. In a recent YouTube video titled 'How is the person who appeared on a dating show 3 years ago doing | Q&A,' Kim engaged with her subscribers, sharing personal details about her life.

My originally planned pregnancy period was at least two years later. I thought, how about having a baby after enjoying newlywed life a little more.

โ€” Kim Ji-youngKim Ji-young explains her initial family planning intentions during a Q&A session on her YouTube channel.

Responding to a fan's question about whether the pregnancy was planned, Kim revealed that her original timeline for having a child was at least two years away. She had envisioned enjoying married life for a while before starting a family. However, fate intervened sooner than expected.

Kim explained that she has been managing polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition where ovulation is irregular. Despite being 30 years old, her ovarian age was determined to be 24, indicating fewer eggs available than typical for her age, which results in irregular periods. To manage her condition, she had been taking oral contraceptives for approximately five to six years since her early to mid-twenties.

I have been taking oral contraceptives for about 5-6 years for treatment purposes. Then, due to the risk of blood clots, I took a break for about two months, and during that period, our baby 'Poby' came to us like fate.

โ€” Kim Ji-youngKim Ji-young describes the circumstances leading to her pregnancy after stopping birth control medication.

She decided to take a two-month break from the medication due to concerns about the risk of blood clots. It was during this break that she conceived her child, whom she affectionately calls 'Poby.' Kim described the timing as fateful, expressing deep gratitude for her pregnancy. She noted that she had heard it is not easy for individuals who have taken oral contraceptives for an extended period to regain fertility quickly, which made her feel that 'Poby' truly wanted to come into her life.

I heard that it is not easy for people who have taken oral contraceptives for a long time to regain their reproductive ability immediately. I think our Poby really wanted to come. I am so grateful now.

โ€” Kim Ji-youngKim Ji-young expresses her gratitude and reflects on the unexpected timing of her pregnancy.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.