Susie Maroney opens up about her IVF struggles

Champion Australian swimmer Susie Maroney has revealed she is trying for a baby with her fiance Perry Cross.

The 41-year-old appeared on The Daily Edition and opened up about the difficult time she faced going through IVF while battling cancer.

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"Unfortunately the first time [with IVF] we weren't successful but we're not giving up and we're going to give it another try," says Susie.

The mother-of-three said she was diagnosed with melanoma while trying to get pregnant.

"The same time I found out I had the malignant melanoma, I was injecting myself with all the IVF drugs so it was a very emotional time."

She added: "I had the support of the melanoma awareness foundation which was great, but at the time, when you're having that news it was very difficult. Hopefully this time around we'll be more relaxed and it'll work."

Susie, who has been in a relationship with Perry since 2014, has previously opened up about her engagement to the former footballer.

"It’s just amazing that I’ve found someone that I love so much," she gushed.

"We’ve just met at the right time, and it just feels easy for once. I’m just so happy and he makes me a better person."

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