Let’s talk about something we don’t talk about enough in India — egg freezing.

Not because something is wrong. Not because your clock is ticking too loudly. But because you're allowed to plan your life on your terms — including your fertility.

I’ve met so many women in their late 20s and 30s who are smart, successful, and deeply caring. Some are focused on their careers. Some haven’t met the right partner. Others simply aren't ready to start a family yet — and that’s okay. But what many don’t realise is that while you may feel young, your eggs might not feel the same way.

That’s where egg freezing comes in.

It’s not a backup plan. It’s not a luxury only for celebrities. It’s a beautiful option for women who want to give themselves the chance to be mothers — whenever the time feels right.

So how does it work?

In simple words, egg freezing means we stimulate your ovaries (with medication) to produce multiple eggs in one cycle. These eggs are then collected and frozen at sub-zero temperatures, safely stored for future use. They don’t age. They don’t degrade. They simply wait — until you’re ready to try.

And no, freezing your eggs doesn’t mean you’ll definitely need IVF in the future. Many women never use their frozen eggs because they conceive naturally. But if life doesn’t go as expected — if you decide to have a baby later, or face fertility issues down the line — those frozen eggs can become a second chance you gave yourself.

The best time to freeze eggs is when you're still young and your egg quality is good — ideally between 25 and 35. That’s when success rates are highest. After 35, the number and quality of eggs starts to drop, sometimes faster than we realise.

And yes, the process takes time and money. One cycle takes about 10–14 days, involves hormone injections, and some monitoring scans. It’s not painful, but it needs commitment. Costs vary, but many women say the peace of mind they get is priceless.

More than anything, egg freezing gives you emotional space. It frees you from the pressure of rushing into relationships or making big life decisions under stress. It lets you breathe. It lets you choose.

I always tell my younger patients: don’t wait for a crisis to take charge of your fertility. You don’t have to decide everything now — but you deserve to know your options.

You can be ambitious, romantic, practical, and nurturing — all at once. Freezing your eggs doesn’t make you selfish. It makes you informed. It makes you powerful.

So if you're wondering about egg freezing, ask. Learn. Explore. The future is unpredictable, yes — but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared.

Your story is yours to write. And motherhood — whenever it comes — should never feel like a race against time.