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Florence Pugh Says It Was a 'Mind-Boggling Realization' to Learn She Had to Freeze Her Eggs at 27

Florence Pugh, 28, star of ‘We Live in Time,' has polycystic ovarian syndrome and endometriosis, both of which can impact fertility.

Florence Pugh opened up about her decision to freeze her eggs at age 27 after finding out she had polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, both of which can impact fertility Speaking to Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi — aka, “Dr. My gran had babies throughout … And then of course, I learned completely different information, at age 27, that I need to get my eggs out, and do it quickly, which was just a bit of a mind-boggling realization, and one that I'm really lucky and glad that I found out when I did because I've been wanting kids since I was a child.” The genetic, hormonal, metabolic and reproductive disorder can cause irregular periods, acne, infertility, weight gain and excessive hair growth, according to the PCOS Awareness Month website.

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