Queen Azizah of Malaysia, 61, is mother of six children: Iskandar, Hassanal, Muhammad, Ahmad, Afzan and Jihan. However, to conceive one of them had to undergo 16 rounds of in vitro fertilization, as confessed by herself before TI have Telegraph.
“I had to go through 16 cycles of in vitro fertilization. “I never thought I would have five more children, including twins,” confessed King Abdullah’s wife in order to raise awareness among others. women suffering from fertility problems.
“We are Asians and we are not used to speaking publicly about our problems. But I have decided that it is time to start talking about this,” said Queen Azizah, who has not only focused on promoting a discourse in favor of assisted reproduction, but also in 2004 took on the task of founding the Tunku Azizah Fertility Foundationwhich is dedicated to supporting women who cannot conceive on the first try.
“My foundation funds in vitro fertilization for many poor and moderate-income couples.”he explains. “I know how much treatment costs and I know the drama of going through it. When you are undergoing treatment you burst into tears when you get home,” the queen confessed to the aforementioned media.
Who is Azizah of Malaysia, the queen who had to undergo 16 rounds of in vitro fertilization to become a mother?
Azizah of Malaysia is the former Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, a title reserved for the consort of the current ruler or sultan. She was the Supreme Lady Queen from 2019 to 2024, during her husband’s reign as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, supreme ruler of the federal state of Malaysia.
Azizah has a royal originbeing the daughter of the late Iskandar Sultan of Johor and his first wife, Enche ‘Besar Hajah Kalsom binti Abdullah.
Regarding his academic background, it is known that he completed his primary education at Sekolah Perempuan Rendah Sultan Ibrahim, in Johor Bahru and his secondary education at Sekolah Tun Fatimah, also in Johor Bahru. He then continued his higher education at the National University of Singapore, graduating with a degree in Political Science and Sociology.
Currently, in addition to being the patron of the Tunku Azizah Fertility Foundation, the queen consort of Malasia is president of the Pahang Girl Guides Association and Patron of the Malaysian Girl Guides Association.
