Shruti Haasan on Motherhood: Actress Opens Up About PCOS, Pregnancy and Adoption

Actress Shruti Haasan has spoken openly about her thoughts on motherhood, revealing that she hopes to become a mother and is considering both pregnancy and adoption as possible paths.

In a recent appearance on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, the actor also reflected on her experience with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how her understanding of the condition influenced the way she viewed pregnancy from a young age.

Shruti Haasan Recalls Her Concerns About PCOS and Pregnancy

Shruti said she has wanted to become a mother for a long time. However, she recalled developing concerns about her ability to have a child naturally after learning about PCOS and its possible impact on fertility.

The actress said she first became aware of the potential connection between PCOS and pregnancy when she was around 14 years old. According to Shruti, the information stayed with her for years and contributed to the belief that becoming a mother might be difficult for her.

Her perspective eventually changed after she consulted gynaecologist Dr Dhrupti Dedhia.

Shruti said the doctor helped her reconsider the assumptions she had carried since her teenage years and reassured her that pregnancy could still be possible whenever she felt ready to pursue motherhood.

‘I Really Want to Be a Mother’

Reflecting on that conversation, Shruti said she had spent years assuming that having a child would necessarily be difficult because of her PCOS.

However, speaking with her doctor gave her a different perspective. Rather than allowing her earlier fears to determine her plans, she now wants to keep the possibility of motherhood open.

The actress said she was encouraged to think about pregnancy based on when she personally feels ready, rather than making decisions solely because of concerns she developed as a teenager.

Shruti Haasan Is Open to Adoption

Shruti also stressed that she does not see biological pregnancy as her only route to becoming a parent.

“I really want to be a mother. I would love to try for a natural birth. But I will also consider adoption.”

Her comments show that she is open to both possibilities and would like to approach motherhood without ruling out either option.

For Shruti, the conversation is also about moving beyond the fears she developed when she was younger and allowing herself to consider motherhood with greater openness.

Shruti’s Evolving Perspective on Motherhood

The actress’s comments highlight how her views have changed with time and through conversations with medical professionals.

While Shruti has spoken about her own experience with PCOS, fertility can vary considerably from person to person. PCOS can be associated with ovulation and fertility challenges, but it does not automatically mean that pregnancy is impossible.

For Shruti, understanding her own health and receiving professional guidance appears to have helped her approach the possibility of motherhood with a more positive outlook.

At 40, the actress says she remains open to becoming a mother, whether through natural pregnancy or adoption, whenever the time feels right for her.