Olivia Munn recently underwent a fifth surgery in her ongoing cancer battle, a full hysterectomy involving the removal of her uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Munn, 43, made this decision to eliminate hormones from her body in order to prevent cancer recurrence and be present for her family. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and publicly shared her battle in March of this year. Despite the drastic nature of the procedure, Munn expressed some moments of panic and emotional breakdown as she adjusted to the idea of losing her reproductive organs that had been a part of her body for so long.
The hysterectomy means that Munn will no longer be able to carry future children, which has been a significant emotional challenge for her as a mother. She shares a son, Malcolm, who is 2 years old, with her partner John Mulaney. While friends tried to reassure her that Malcolm would not remember this time, Munn was more focused on not wanting to miss out on the experience of motherhood that she had envisioned for herself. Despite the difficult decision and the impact on her ability to have more children, Munn does not want to miss out on any part of her journey as a mother if it can be avoided.
Prior to undergoing a hysterectomy, Munn had frozen her eggs to preserve the possibility of having more children in the future. She had previously frozen her eggs at ages 33 and 39, with varying degrees of success. Munn shared that her 33-year-old eggs were of good quality, while her 39-year-old eggs did not yield successful results. After her cancer diagnosis, Munn went through another round of egg retrievals with Mulaney in hopes of expanding their family. They were able to successfully create two “healthy embryos” following this recent egg retrieval process, giving them hope for the future of their family.
The decision to undergo a hysterectomy was not taken lightly by Munn, as it meant removing organs that played a crucial role in her reproductive health. The procedure was a difficult but necessary step in her cancer treatment journey to eliminate the risk of cancer recurrence and allow her to focus on being there for her family. Despite the challenges and emotional toll, Munn and Mulaney have worked together to navigate this difficult period and continue to look towards the future with hope for expanding their family and creating new memories together.
The impact of the hysterectomy and the resulting inability to carry future children have been significant for Munn, who has expressed her desires to continue growing her family despite the challenges she has faced. The emotional journey of facing cancer, undergoing multiple surgeries, and making difficult decisions about her reproductive health has been a difficult one for Munn and her family. However, their resilience, hope, and commitment to each other have been constant sources of strength as they navigate through this challenging time together. With the support of her partner, loved ones, and medical team, Munn remains determined to focus on her recovery, her family, and the future possibilities that lie ahead.
