WWE backstage interviewer Cathy Kelley has revealed on Instagram that she recently underwent egg freezing retrieval surgery amid a grueling workweek. In the post, which featured a photo of the 37-year-old in a hospital gown, she thanked her medical team and noted that she didn’t miss a single day of work. This candid revelation from her personally highlights the fertility struggles for women in demanding careers like professional wrestling.
“between egg freezing retrieval surgery, interrupted interviews, and a severe shortage of french toast sticks… it’s been a week! wouldn’t have survived it without a care team who somehow pulled off a schedule that didn’t take me out of a single day of work and truly incredible friends who kept me (semi) sane throughout (especially @lindylinphoto for weathering the anesthesia induced tears.” – Cathy Kelley
Egg freezing is a fertility preservation method where a woman’s eggs are extracted, frozen, and stored for future pregnancy attempts. The 2–6-week process begins with a consultation, blood tests, and an ultrasound to assess ovarian reserve. Daily hormone injections stimulate multiple egg production over 10–14 days, with frequent monitoring. A trigger shot matures the eggs, followed by a retrieval procedure. Mature eggs are vitrified and stored in liquid nitrogen indefinitely, with success rates being highest when frozen before the age of 35.
