Amy Dowden reveals big challenge she faces as Strictly dancer as she discusses early menopause after backstage collapse

AMY Dowden has spoken out about experiencing early menopause as a result of her cancer treatment, and the difficulties it causes on Strictly as a result. 

The 34-year-old Welsh dancer, who completed breast cancer treatment earlier this year, left fans scared for her wellbeing after collapsing backstage on Strictly last week. 

“Since we got married, the question we’re asked the most is, ‘When are you going to have kids?’ and my body can’t go through that right now.”

“You produce so many hormones when you’re pregnant, I’d be at such a high risk of my cancer returning,” she explained. 

“Of course we want children, but we still don’t know. There are so many options, which we’re grateful for.”

When Amy collapsed backstage last week, Lauren Oakley was drafted in to perform with JB Gill to give her time to recover.

JB and Lauren performed a medley to Bruno Mars during Icons Week, and were sent through to next week.

Amy was standing proud alongside her fellow professional dancers, and appeared emotional on screen as her co-stars rallied around her.

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The beloved dancer is a Strictly favourite[/caption]

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The star returned to the dancefloor this year after completing cancer treatment[/caption]

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Since her diagnosis, Amy has been working to spread awareness about early menopause[/caption]