Reality show Rise and Fall has become a platform for heartfelt and inspiring confessions, and contestant Anaya Bangar recently offered one of its most striking moments yet. In a candid exchange with fellow participant Aarush Bhola, Anaya revealed for the first time on national television that she decided to freeze her sperm before beginning her gender transition, a step she took to protect her dream of becoming a parent.
Opening up about the deeply personal decision, Anaya explained, “I had two options: adopt or freeze my sperm before hormone treatment. I can be a mother through surrogacy. I had my sperm frozen before my transition because I cannot conceive naturally.” Her straightforward words reflected both her vulnerability and the careful planning that went into her journey.
Anaya’s story underscores an important yet often overlooked reality of gender-affirming care: the effect of hormone therapy on fertility. By choosing to preserve her sperm, she ensured that parenthood would remain possible in the future. For her, the decision wasn’t merely about science, it was about love, foresight, and keeping the door open to raising a child someday.
Her openness on Rise and Fall highlights the strength it takes to live authentically and to think ahead in the face of life-changing choices. By sharing this experience, Anaya offers hope to others considering a similar path and shines a light on the reproductive options available to those transitioning.
