Selena Gomez opened up about the possibility of not being able to carry a child in the future.
The former Disney star revealed, although she would love to have a growing family, it may be dangerous to bear children due to her bipolar disorder medication.
As the 30-year-old singer graced the cover of "Rolling Stone," she got candid about being a future mother and reflected on an emotional moment she had with a friend.
"The Wizards of Waverly Place" alum explained that after visiting a friend who was trying to get pregnant she broke down in tears in her car as she thought that having a child will never happen for her.
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Selena Gomez opened up about the possibility of not being able to carry a child in the future. (Getty Images)
Gomez added that she is hopeful that she will still be a mother through other means when she’s ready, according to the media outlet. "However, I'm meant to have them, I will," she said.

Former Disney star Selena Gomez revealed, although she would love to have a growing family, it may be dangerous to bear children due to her bipolar disorder medication. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)
Research also shows that people who have a parent or sibling with bipolar disorder have an increased chance of having the disorder themselves.
According to an article on WebMD, reviewed by a doctor, bipolar disorder "can worsen during pregnancy," however, it also notes that a "few bipolar medications have an increased risk of birth defects in the first trimester."
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As 30-year-old singer Selena Gomez graced the cover of "Rolling Stone," she got candid about being a future mother and reflected on an emotional moment she had with a friend. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
This isn't the first time Gomez has shed light on her struggles with mental health.