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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor Opens Up About Egg Freezing Struggles and Pain

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor opened up about her egg freezing journey on Soha Ali Khan's podcast. She described experiencing intense physical pain and discomfort during the process. Kapoor compared the feeling to having a big balloon inside her stomach. She revealed she couldn't walk for days and felt completely drained.

Key Points: Akansha Ranjan Kapoor on Egg Freezing: Pain Like a Balloon

  • Akansha Ranjan Kapoor shares egg freezing struggles
  • Describes intense physical pain and bloating
  • Couldn't walk for days after procedure
  • Process left her feeling drained and uncomfortable
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Akansha Ranjan Kapoor shares her egg freezing struggles: It felt like a big balloon inside me

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor shares her painful egg freezing journey on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, describing intense bloating and physical discomfort.

"It just felt like there was a big balloon inside me - Akansha Ranjan Kapoor"

Mumbai, April 30

Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor shared her struggles with the egg freezing process during a candid conversation with Soha Ali Khan during her podcast "All About Her".

In the latest episode, Soha opened up about crucial topics such as egg freezing, reproductive choices, and medical advancements.

Soha asked, "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?"

Reacting to this, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor shared that the process brought a lot of physical discomfort for her, leaving her drained.

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."

Akansha revealed that when she asked the doctor what workout she could do, she was told she could only walk.

"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. 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."

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Rahul R
Respect to Akansha for sharing this. As a guy, I never really understood what women go through in fertility treatments. My sister went through IVF last year and the bloating, pain, and hormone swings were real. She couldn't work for weeks. Society puts so much pressure on women's bodies, but medical procedures like this also need more awareness. Glad celebrities are speaking up.
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Kavya N
This is such an important conversation! As a working woman in my late 30s, I've considered egg freezing but the lack of information and cost are huge barriers here in India. Akansha being honest about the pain makes me reconsider, but also appreciate the choice more. We need better healthcare support and less stigma around women making these decisions for themselves.
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Arjun K
I applaud her bravery, but I wonder if this encourages unnecessary medical procedures? In our culture, we put too much emphasis on having biological children. Adoption is a beautiful option too—my cousin adopted a baby girl last year and she's the light of our family. Women should have choices, but we also need to question if society's pressure to freeze eggs is healthy. Just my two paisa.
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Sneha F
The most relatable part was her walking to her sister's house for injections! That sibling support is so Indian 🥹 Women's health conversations are still very hush-hush in our families. My mom never told me about her PCOS struggles until I faced them myself. Akansha, you're making it easier for the next generation. Also, Soha Ali Khan's podcast is doing great work spotlighting these issues.
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James A

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