Some Bollywood actresses have taken a big step towards their future by freezing their eggs. This is a decision many women are considering today due to their careers or haven’t found the right time to start a family yet. Scroll down to know who is on the list.
In a recent interview Mrunal Thakur, known for her role in ‘Sita Ramam,’ opened up about her thoughts on freezing her eggs. In a candid interview, she shared how this option is perfect for ambitious women who dream of becoming mothers but aren’t quite ready to start a family yet. Many people might not realize that women are born with a set number of eggs, and as they age, especially after 35, both the quality and quantity of these eggs decrease. By choosing to freeze her eggs in her late twenties or early thirties, they can have a chance to become a mother later on, when the time feels right.
Now, let’s look at some other Bollywood divas who decided to freeze their eggs.
Priyanka Chopra
The global icon Priyanka Chopra decided to freeze her eggs in her early 30s. She shared her experience on a podcast called ‘UnWrapped,’ where she opened up about how she was busy filming her TV series ‘Quantico’ when she made this decision. Priyanka described the process as “very painful and expensive,” she said that it involves giving herself injections for a month. It caused hormonal changes that made her feel bloated and emotionally up and down. But in the end, it was all worth it. She now has a beautiful daughter, Maltie Marie, with her husband Nick Jonas. Maltie was born on January 15, 2022.
Tanishaa Mukerji
Tanishaa Mukerji, who you might remember from ‘Sarkar,’ chose to freeze her eggs at 33. In an interview with ETimes, she shared that she wasn’t sure when she would find ‘Mr. Right,’ That’s the time when she decided to freeze her eggs to keep her options open for the future.
Rakhi Sawant
Rakhi Sawant, our drama queen is also on our list. She is known for her vibrant personality and controversies. She also decided to freeze her eggs. In an interview, she expressed her strong desire to become a mother, but she wanted to do it with the right partner, not just any sperm donor. She said, “My priority is to become a mother and experience motherhood. I don’t want to be a single mother. I just hope there is a solution for this as I still have my eggs frozen.”
Diana Hayden
Former Miss World Diana Hayden is another inspiring example. She used her frozen eggs to have not one, but three children! Her first child, a daughter, was born in 2016, followed by twins in 2018. Diana chose to freeze her eggs to give herself the freedom to become a mother whenever she was ready, regardless of her age.
Richa Chadha
Richa Chadha is one of Bollywood’s boldest and most outspoken actresses. Who also thought about freezing her eggs. She encourages women to consider this option so they don’t feel pressured to become mothers before they’re mentally and emotionally prepared.
Who should freeze their eggs?
When we think about Freezing the eggs, we might think about negative aspects. But let us tell you that it can be a great option for women who want to be mothers but might not be ready due to their careers, finances, or simply because they haven’t found the right partner yet. Also, it is for those women who are about to undergo medical treatments like chemotherapy or surgeries that could affect their ovaries. Apart from this women with certain medical conditions that could lead to early menopause or reduce their egg count should also consider freezing their eggs while they still can. According to the experts, the process of freezing eggs is generally between the ages of 28 and 35 when egg quality and quantity are still good. This can give women the chance to plan their future families on their terms.
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