Once considered a niche medical option, egg freezing is becoming a bold and empowering choice for many women across India. Whether for medical reasons, delayed motherhood, or personal freedom, more women are choosing to press pause on their biological clock, without pausing their dreams.
Indian celebrities are stepping forward and sharing their stories, helping normalize the conversation around fertility preservation.
Ekta Kapoor, the successful television producer, openly spoke about choosing motherhood through surrogacy and the importance of having options like egg freezing. Mona Singh, known for her role in Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, revealed she froze her eggs at 34 so she could enjoy her marriage and career without the pressure to have children immediately. “I wanted to chill with my partner and travel, and I didn’t want the ticking biological clock stress,” she said in an interview.
More recently, actor Richa Chadha disclosed that she had frozen her eggs during the pandemic, citing both personal and health-related reasons. She emphasized how empowering it felt to take control of her fertility and future.
Who can opt for Egg Freezing?
Egg freezing isn’t just for one type of woman — it’s for anyone who wants to preserve her fertility due to personal, medical, or situational reasons. Here’s a breakdown of who should seriously consider egg freezing:
- Women Not Ready for Motherhood (Yet)
You’re focused on your career, education, travel, or are not ready to be a parent. You want the option of biological children later without the pressure of rushing into a relationship or family life. - Women Without a Partner
Women who are single and don’t want to compromise on choosing the right partner to beat the biological clock. Egg freezing gives you time and reproductive peace of mind. - Women in Their Early 30s to Mid-30s
Egg quality and quantity begin to decline after 35. Freezing eggs at 30–35 offers the best chances of success if you plan to conceive later. - Women with Medical Conditions
Diagnosed with PCOS, endometriosis, premature ovarian failure, autoimmune diseases, etc. You’re about to start chemotherapy, radiation, or surgeries that could damage your ovaries. - Women with Low Ovarian Reserve
Fertility tests show low AMH levels or low follicle count. Doctors recommend freezing eggs now before egg quality worsens. - LGBTQIA+ Women
Women in same-sex relationships or planning to have children through IVF or IUI later may choose egg freezing to align their biological plans with their life path. - Women Considering Surrogacy or Delayed Motherhood
If you’re planning to use a surrogate later or can’t carry a pregnancy for medical reasons, you can freeze your eggs to have a genetic child. - Who Wants the Choice
You value autonomy and want the freedom to decide if, when, and how to have children, without feeling rushed.
With rising awareness, accessible fertility clinics, and more medical professionals encouraging proactive reproductive planning, egg freezing is gaining ground in India.