World · India Bureau
Actress, 40, opens up about motherhood plans amid PCOS diagnosis
A prominent Indian actress has revealed her plans to pursue motherhood through adoption, citing a long-standing polycystic ovary syndrome diagnosis that was identified during her teenage years.
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The 40-year-old performer disclosed that she has been counselled since adolescence about potential fertility challenges stemming from PCOS, a hormonal condition affecting reproductive health in women.
Despite the medical prognosis received over decades, the actress said she remains committed to becoming a mother and has decided to pursue adoption as her path to parenthood. Her candid remarks come as discussions around women's reproductive health and alternative family-building options gain wider acceptance in Indian society.
PCOS affects millions of women globally and can impact ovulation and fertility, though experiences vary significantly from person to person. The actress's public acknowledgement of her condition and her chosen approach to motherhood adds to growing conversations about breaking stigma surrounding fertility issues and non-traditional family structures in India.
Many women with PCOS successfully conceive naturally or through assisted reproductive treatments, while others, like the actress, explore alternative pathways to parenthood. Her openness about the subject underscores shifting attitudes toward diverse family compositions in contemporary Indian cinema and society at large.