Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recently opened up about freezing her eggs at 32 during a candid conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast. The actress shared the emotional reasoning behind her decision and the physical toll it took on her body, leaving no detail untouched.
Medical Insight and Personal Observations
Akansha revealed that her decision was influenced by both medical advice and what she witnessed among her peers. She explained, 'Two-part answer. I had lots of people around me who were getting pregnant... everyone started doing tests, and they were like, “You should get your AMH done.” So I got my AMH done... my AMH was pretty low for my age.' She added, 'A lot of people around me were having a tough time getting pregnant... most of it was unexplained infertility. So both of them coupled together.'
An Insurance for the Future
The actress described her choice as a proactive step rather than one driven by fear. 'It wasn’t a fear; it was an understanding that it is something I need to do for my future self. And you just have to deal with it. It is kind of an insurance, I guess,' she said.
Wishing She Had Done It Earlier
At 32, Akansha admitted she wishes she had taken the decision sooner. 'Ideally, your eggs are healthier in your early or mid-twenties, so I wish I had known all this before. But it’s never too late. I just wanted to get my stuff together,' she shared. She added, 'I still believe I am late for freezing my eggs. I wish I had done it earlier.' The actress also hinted at being caught between different life stages among her peers and wanting to prioritise her present. 'I haven’t done all the things I want to do... I didn’t want to take that one-year break. I just felt like I want more time,' she explained.
The Physical Toll
Akansha did not shy away from discussing the physical challenges she faced during the process, calling it far more intense than she had anticipated. 'Physically, I was in a lot of pain... I couldn’t stand straight because it felt like there was a big balloon inside me,' she recalled. She added, 'For 2 or 3 days, I couldn’t even walk as I was in so much pain. I couldn’t stand it.' Describing the discomfort further, she said, 'It’s not a period cramp. It’s not pain. It’s just a discomfort... bloating, heaviness, like there’s just a big balloon in my stomach and it’ll burst any minute.'
Overwhelming Positivity from Those Around Her
Despite the intensity of the process, Akansha said she was certain about her decision from the start and received strong support from those around her. 'I usually talk to a lot of people before making decisions, but this time I just knew... I went all guns blazing,' she stated. She added, 'Everyone I told was like, “Oh my God, that’s awesome.” I genuinely think it’s the smart thing to do at this point.'
