Basketball Wives star Tami Roman's world was turned upside down after the 45-year-old beauty revealed she suffered a miscarriage recently.
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Roman, whose boyfriend is Reggie Youngblood, was 10 weeks pregnant and entering her 11th week when she lost their child.
"I am deeply saddened that after 10 1/2 weeks, we suffer this loss," Roman said. "We knew this would be an uphill battle. We were up against the odds. I have a prolapsed uterus and am diabetic. I battle bouts of hypoglycemia due to my diabetes and my blood pressure continually ran high. We were prayerful, we had and still have faith. We are not giving up."
A prolapsed uterus can be described in the following stages:
- First degree: The cervix droops into the vagina.
- Second degree: The cervix comes down to the opening of the vagina.
- Third degree: The cervix is outside the vagina.
- Fourth degree: The entire uterus is outside the vagina. This condition is also called procidentia. This is caused by weakness in all of the supporting muscles.
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Reggie adds, "This is a tough time for us. It is the worst pain I've felt since losing my mother. I want people to understand the sensitivity of this situation. We are hurting and negative comments, don't help."
In a 2016 interview, Tami responded to questions on whether or not she has given up on being pregnant again:
"I have not given up. I have a man who I love with every inch of my being and he wants a child, so we're trying."
No matter who you are, miscarriages can happen to anyone. Here are 6 of the most common causes:
Untreated Illnesses Such as Thyroid Problems (Both Hyper- and Hypo-Thyroidism) and Uncontrolled Diabetes)
Immunologic Disorders - In some cases, though, the embryo isn’t accepted by the woman’s body. Antiphospholipid antibodies—antibodies that attack one’s own tissue, including embryos—account for many miscarriages
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Even in women who don’t have diabetes, PCOS causes insulin resistance, which prevents the endometrial lining from maturing properly
Lifestyle (Cigarettes, Alcohol, Drugs, Environmental Toxins) - as with anything, a healthy lifestyle cuts down on unhealthy veggies
Bacterial Infections - Many micro-organisms live harmlessly—even helpfully—in the male and female reproductive tracts. But certain bacteria can cause problems, including an increased risk of a miscarriage
Chromosomal Abnormalities - Sometimes, when the egg and sperm meet, one or the other is faulty and then the chromosomes can’t line up properly. In that case, the resulting embryo has a chromosomal abnormality and the pregnancy usually results in a miscarriage.
The reality star previously announced her pregnancy on the after-show for Love and Hip Hop Atlanta. This would have been the first child for the couple.
Roman has two kids with her former husband, NBA star Kenny Anderson. Most recently, she shared an Instagram post about making changes in her life. "Bottom line, if you don't like the things you see, change them. I'm not different, just better. I'm no saint, but I'm trying to do better. I love this concept...you don't throw away your dirty clothes, you wash them and wear again. That's me, I'm cleaning house and starting again. Thank God for those opportunites."
"I'm not going to act like I'm not afraid. Deciding to have a child at the age of 45 is very risky and when I first found out that I was definitely pregnant I went through a lot of emotions; fear, excitement, anxiety and stress. I find resolve in knowing that the person I'm having this child with absolutely adores me and wants to build a family with me so I'm excited about the possibility of that," she said during a recent interview.