Florence Pugh has shared her journey toward preserving her fertility, revealing that she froze her eggs at the age of 27 after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis.
In a candid conversation on the She MD podcast on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, the 28-year-old actress discussed how her unexpected health diagnosis pushed her to take proactive steps for her future. “When my doctor asked if I’d ever had an egg count done, I had no idea what that even meant. I was so young. Why would I need to worry about it?” Pugh recalled, admitting she had never considered her fertility as a potential concern. “I come from a family where having children into your 40s is normal. My mom had babies later, and my grandmother had children throughout her life. I never thought it would be an issue for me.”
Her mindset shifted when, at 27, she learned that due to her medical conditions, she needed to act quickly. “It was a mind-boggling realization,” Pugh said. “I’ve always wanted kids, but I had no idea I’d need to take such steps to ensure that could happen.”
PCOS, a common hormonal disorder, can lead to irregular periods, acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and infertility, while endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often resulting in severe pelvic pain.
Pugh admitted that, like many, she had little awareness of how common these conditions were. “I didn’t think it was something that could affect me,” she confessed. “I thought it was something you would feel and immediately know about, but when I found out, it changed everything. It made me realize I had to be proactive about my health and start thinking ahead, which is something most women in their 20s aren’t necessarily thinking about.”
The actress expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to use her story to encourage other women to prioritize their health. Since her diagnosis and decision to freeze her eggs, she has shared her experience with close friends, leading several to seek medical advice and discover they too had PCOS or endometriosis. “Just by learning a little bit, I’ve been able to help my friends, and they’ve found out they have the same issues,” she said, underscoring the importance of early awareness and prevention.
Pugh has long expressed a desire to have children, and in an interview earlier this year, she reflected on her future family plans. Her role in the film We Live in Time made her reassess her goals. “I was at the right age for this film, and it made me realize how important it is to take charge of your life and not just let things pass by,” she shared with British Vogue in September. “I want to find love, have children, and build a family.”
She continued, “I’ve always wanted to have kids, even when I was a child. I love the idea of a big family because that’s the kind of family I come from. It’s just a matter of figuring out the right time.”
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