Actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recently spoke about her experience with egg freezing during a conversation with Soha Ali Khan on the podcast “All About Her”. The discussion focused on topics like reproductive choices, medical procedures, and personal health decisions.
During the conversation, Soha asked her about the physical and emotional impact of the process. She said, “When you refer to the fact that it took a lot out of you and you’ve done this one cycle and might wait for some time, what does that mean?” This led Akansha to explain her experience in detail.
Akansha shared that the process was physically very difficult for her. She said, “Physically, I was in a lot of pain, which I don’t think happens to everybody, but I was in a lot of pain. I couldn’t stand straight because it just felt like there was a big balloon inside me, and my doctor was like maybe because you’re just really small. So, I couldn’t stand straight, and I used to go to my sister’s house. So, I live in the B wing, and she lives in the A wing. So, I would walk to her house for her to inject me, and for 2 or 3 days, I couldn’t even walk as I was in so much pain. I couldn’t stand it.”
She also explained that even basic movement became difficult during those days. When she asked her doctor about exercise, she was advised to only walk. However, she said, “After the first day, there’s no way I can even walk. So, that was a lot. And I did not expect to feel so physically blah.”
Describing the discomfort further, she added, “It’s not a period cramp. It’s not pain. It’s just a discomfort, which is bloating, heaviness, like there’s just a big balloon in my stomach and it’ll burst any minute. So, I need to be like this, and also the hormones.” Her comments highlight that the experience can vary from person to person and may not always be easy.
The conversation sheds light on the physical side of egg freezing, which is often not discussed openly. By sharing her experience, Akansha provided a clearer understanding of what the process can involve for some individuals.