Gemma Collins, 43, reveals that she and fiancé Rami Hawash 'haven't had time to have sex lately' after planning to try for a baby this September

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Gemma Collins has revealed that she and her fiancé Rami Hawash 'haven't had time to have sex lately', after announcing they will start to try for a baby this September.

It comes after the former TOWIE star, 43, claimed that she has reversed her polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) with the help of diet guru Steve Bennett.

She has told recently how he transformed her lifestyle and helped her drop from a size 26 to 20 - which she has claimed 'cured' her after years of fertility struggles.

Now, in a candid interview with Closer magazine, Gemma spoke again of her fertility journey and explained that her baby will 'come when it's supposed to'.

The former reality star said: 'I'll be honest, me and Rami have not had much time to have sex lately - he's been out of the country for a month.

Gemma Collins has revealed that she and her fiancé Rami Hawash 'haven't had time to have sex lately', after announcing they will start to try for a baby this September

Gemma Collins has revealed that she and her fiancé Rami Hawash 'haven't had time to have sex lately', after announcing they will start to try for a baby this September 

The former reality star said: 'I'll be honest, me and Rami have not had much time to have sex lately - he's been out of the country for a month'

The former reality star said: 'I'll be honest, me and Rami have not had much time to have sex lately - he's been out of the country for a month'

Now, in a candid interview with Closer magazine, Gemma spoke again of her fertility journey and explained that her baby will 'come when it's supposed to'

Now, in a candid interview with Closer magazine, Gemma spoke again of her fertility journey and explained that her baby will 'come when it's supposed to'

'Come September, I'm going for it big time. My baby will come when it's supposed to.'

She added: 'If you're going to give to love a child, you can give love in any form that child comes - whether that's adoption, surrogacy or through a test tube. I don't think there's any right or wrong.' 

It comes after Gemma told Ok! Magazine of wanting to be in a good shape to start a family: 'I don't want to be an overweight mum. Nothing against overweight mums at all, but I want to run and play with my kid.

'I want to have as much energy for my child as possible and to be the best version of myself for my child.'

On her fertility struggles she added: 'I always find with me nothing has ever come easy. I've always been that one that's got the struggle to bloody get there!

'It's the same with my fertility and I share it because so many people reach out who are going through the same thing.'

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. It can mean a woman has difficulty getting pregnant as a result of irregular ovulation or no ovulation.

Gemma recently told MailOnline: 'Since working with Steve, he has reversed my PCOS, I no longer have it so I'm a step closer to having a baby.

Gemma said: 'Come September, I'm going for it big time. My baby will come when it's supposed to' (pictured with Rami on June 21)

Gemma said: 'Come September, I'm going for it big time. My baby will come when it's supposed to' (pictured with Rami on June 21)

Gemma has told recently how diet guru Steve transformed her lifestyle and helped her drop from a size 26 to 20 - which in turn she has claimed 'cured' her after years of fertility struggles

Gemma has told recently how diet guru Steve transformed her lifestyle and helped her drop from a size 26 to 20 - which in turn she has claimed 'cured' her after years of fertility struggles

Businessman Rami, 49, got engaged to the TOWIE legend earlier this year and the couple have since spilled the beans about their plans for their upcoming nuptials, revealing they want three separate weddings

Businessman Rami, 49, got engaged to the TOWIE legend earlier this year and the couple have since spilled the beans about their plans for their upcoming nuptials, revealing they want three separate weddings

'I went to a fertility clinic and obviously, I was going to start my fertility journey in September but I'm not sure I need to do fertility now because hopefully I can do it naturally, plus my thyroid is doing better - I have no under active thyroid anymore.

'People have bullied me about my weight, they bullied me about it so badly for years and it's like, I can't help it, I am active...

'But now I don't need to do vigorous exercise, this is the first diet where you're adding and not subtracting.'  

Gemma has suffered with PCOS since she was 28 years old - which is when she started to gain weight.

The NHS states that PCOS cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be managed.

In overweight women, the symptoms and overall risk of developing long-term health problems from PCOS can be greatly improved by losing excess weight.

Weight loss of just 5 per cent can lead to a significant improvement in PCOS.

The star has been open about past fertility struggles and has previously suffered three miscarriages.

Gemma revealed in November she has begun a fertility journey in the hopes of having her first child with Rami, who has a son, Tristan, six, from a previous relationship (pictured)

Gemma revealed in November she has begun a fertility journey in the hopes of having her first child with Rami, who has a son, Tristan, six, from a previous relationship (pictured)

Gemma  has told how her new diet guru Steve Bennett (seen) has helped 'cure' her after years of fertility struggles

Gemma  has told how her new diet guru Steve Bennett (seen) has helped 'cure' her after years of fertility struggles

She suffered her first heartbreaking loss in 2012, finding the strength to speak out about it publicly eight years later in 2020.

The reality star did not realise she was pregnant at the time, said that the baby 'died in front of her' after giving birth at home on her landing.

Gemma suffered her second pregnancy loss in 2020 during the Covid pandemic.

Tragically, just a few months later, Gemma endured a third devastating miscarriage in July 2020 after falling pregnant with her ex-boyfriend James Argent's baby.

Gemma refuses to give up on her dream of becoming a mother and that she thinks about the miscarriage 'every day.'

Businessman Rami, 49, got engaged to the TOWIE legend earlier this year and the couple have since spilled the beans about their plans for their upcoming nuptials, revealing they want three separate weddings.

Gemma explained that she wants a main ceremony in the UK, a second taking place abroad and then a 'formal one' for their closest family and friends.

In true GC style, she added that multiple celebrations means she is also planning to have several different wedding dresses.

What is PCOS and can it be reversed?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.

Polycystic ovaries contain a large number of harmless follicles that are up to 8mm (approximately 0.3in) in size.

The follicles are underdeveloped sacs in which eggs develop. In PCOS, these sacs are often unable to release an egg, which means ovulation does not take place.

It's difficult to know exactly how many women have PCOS, but it's thought to be very common, affecting about 1 in every 10 women in the UK.

More than half of these women do not have any symptoms.

The exact cause of PCOS is unknown, but it often runs in families. It's related to abnormal hormone levels in the body, including high levels of insulin. 

Being overweight or obese also increases the amount of insulin your body produces. 

There's no cure for PCOS, but the symptoms can be treated. Speak to a GP if you think you may have the condition.

If you have PCOS and you're overweight, losing weight and eating a healthy, balanced diet can make some symptoms better.

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