An American stand-up comedian and actress, Tiffany Haddish has candidly opens up about her history of pregnancy loss, revealing that she has experienced eight miscarriages.

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The renowned comedian and star of Disney's upcoming film "Haunted Mansion" shared her recent struggle with a miscarriage in an interview with "The Washington Post."

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"It just won’t keep anything in," Haddish said in the July 20 article, which chronicled the 43-year-old's phone call with her doctor's office.

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According to Haddish, her eighth miscarriage was attributed to having a uterus "shaped like a heart," known as a bicornuate uterus.

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Describing her conversation with her doctor's office in the July 20 article, the 43-year-old actress expressed her frustration with her unique uterine condition.

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A bicornuate uterus has a heart-shaped structure with a partial separation, causing potential issues during pregnancy as it may not fully expand to accommodate a growing baby.

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The Cleveland Clinic explains that individuals with this condition have an increased risk of miscarrying.

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During the interview, it was also revealed that Haddish may be dealing with endometriosis, a condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, leading to pain, inflammation, and bleeding.

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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) notes that endometriosis is prevalent in almost 40% of women with infertility.

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Despite her challenges, Haddish has chosen to keep her reproductive history private, sharing it only with a close friend. She expressed a preference for dealing with difficult times in solitude, away from public scrutiny.

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In the past, the "Girls Trip" star had considered adoption as a means to become a mother. She even attended parenting classes in preparation. However, her busy work schedule in 2021 hindered the adoption process.

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Haddish believes that bringing a child into her life requires undivided attention and dedication, emphasizing her desire to be fully present as a mother, offering the child her love and knowledge.

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As she continues to navigate her journey towards parenthood, Tiffany Haddish remains strong and resilient, determined to find the right path to motherhood.

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