Kesha says she nearly died of a uncommon complication after freezing her eggs: 'It was horrifying'

• Kesha appeared in Self Journal as this month’s cowl star.
• Kesha mentioned she “nearly died” because of an unusual complication after a fertility process. 
• She was additionally recognized with frequent variable immunodeficiency in 2022. 

Kesha mentioned she nearly died earlier this yr after experiencing a complication from freezing her eggs. 

The “Praying” singer shared the candid particulars in a lately printed cowl story with Self Journal. Kesha informed the outlet she froze her eggs in 2022 and some weeks later carried out within the Bahamas for New 12 months’s Eve – leaving her too weak to stroll.

After arriving on the hospital, docs mentioned she developed an “unusual but critical complication from the fertility process” which they partially attributed to a weakened immune system. 

Kesha mentioned she was transferred to a Miami-based hospital, the place she stayed for 9 days.

“I lastly really feel recovered, nevertheless it took a pair months,” Kesha informed Self Journal. “It was horrifying.” 

In accordance with UCLA Well being, the dangers of freezing eggs are “just like these related to ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization (IVF), which incorporates small dangers of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, an infection, and bleeding associated to the egg retrieval course of.” 

Kesha continued, saying she selected to freeze her eggs as a result of her album was scheduled for launch, and wished extra time to consider the fact of changing into a mom in in the present day’s world. 

“I simply was taking my reproductive well being into my very own arms,” Kesha mentioned, including that individuals ought to resolve when and the place to present start on their very own phrases. “And I stand by everybody doing that and [honoring] your physique,” she continued.

In the identical interview, Kesha mentioned docs recognized her with frequent variable immunodeficiency (CVID) in 2002, that means an individual has low infection-fighting proteins. She informed Self Journal that she saved the data non-public to keep away from undesirable consideration. In accordance with the outlet, CVID is a “lifelong situation” that impacts one in 25,000 to 50,000 folks worldwide. 

“I simply by no means wished to be the whiny, privileged lady. Additionally, my picture had been that of going out and having enjoyable,” Kesha mentioned, including that she’s prioritized relaxation in recent times.