Vicky Pattison, 38, criticises ‘misogynistic’ doctors for adding to ‘hysteria and fear’ around women’s fertility by calling her eggs ‘geriatric’

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Vicky Pattison criticized doctors for potentially fueling anxiety about women’s fertility by using the term ‘geriatric’ to describe her eggs. She believes the language contributes to unnecessary fear and panic.

Strictly Come Dancing star Dianne Buswell, 38, is the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary called Maybe Baby?. The show follows her as she thinks about having a family and explores different ways to become a parent.

Oh my god, can you BELIEVE they actually told Vicky her eggs were… geriatric?! It’s just awful! She was talking about it, and she’s SO right – it’s totally misogynistic! Like, deliberately trying to scare people and make it sound like she’s… old news? It’s just infuriating, honestly. She’s completely spot on about it being on purpose, fueling all this unnecessary drama.

I strongly believe egg freezing should be cheaper and that we need to talk about the process more openly.

‘Women deserve to have security and a backup plan.’

She’s appearing on the show with her husband, Ercan Ramadan, whom she’s been married to for two years. They’re both returning to television after being featured on the 2024 reality series, My Big Fat Geordie Wedding.

In a preview of their conversation, the couple talks about having a baby. Vicky becomes emotional, sharing that society often leads women to believe they should want children.

As someone who follows lifestyle trends closely, I’ve been really impressed with Vicky’s honesty about her fertility journey. She’s been so open about proactively taking control of her future family planning. She started freezing her eggs at 35, and thankfully, the process was successful – they were able to freeze three embryos. It’s so empowering to see her share this and encourage others to think about their options!

She shared on Instagram that she and her husband have been busy for the past six months planning a follow-up to their incredibly popular wedding showcase.

This two-part documentary explores life after marriage, including the expectations placed on women to have children, the diverse ways families are formed today, and the challenges many women face with fertility. We also celebrate different paths to motherhood.

We’re so happy to share what life has been like lately – the busy schedules, time with friends and family, our adorable pets, and the joys and challenges of the first years of marriage. We’ve been very open about our hopes and fears as we think about growing our family, and we’re thrilled you’re joining us on this journey!

We hope this show sparks open and honest conversations about fertility, fosters understanding for everyone’s unique choices, and helps people learn more about all their options. We’ve aimed to do this with thoughtfulness and respect.

Last year, Vicky shared that she’d visited the embryos she has stored at her fertility clinic as part of her new show. She excitedly announced on Instagram, ‘I WENT TO VISIT OUR EMBRYOS!!!!’

In a 2025 interview with Women’s Health UK, she shared her uncertainty about having children, admitting she has ‘huge question mark over motherhood.’ She also described the pressure to start a family now that she’s married as ‘suffocating’.

She shared that after years of dedicated work to build her career, the idea of taking a break is frightening to her.

She strongly supports egg freezing, but acknowledges that her perspective is influenced by her financial stability.

Women don’t need to feel pressured by unspoken expectations about when they should achieve certain milestones. While society often suggests women can ‘have it all,’ that’s not always realistic. Many women find they need to make compromises and prioritize what’s most important to them.

I first met Ercan when I was thirty-one, and we decided to take things slow to give our relationship room to grow. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made. I had previously felt trapped and rushed, but now I feel completely free.

The former Geordie Shore star also explained that she and Ercan are on the same page about wanting more time to decide if they want to have children.

During an appearance on the Women’s Health Just as Well podcast with Gemma Atkinson and Claire Sanderson, Vicky shared that her mother gave her some empowering advice: ‘If you don’t have children, that’s perfectly okay.’

It seems like our society is increasingly accepting that women can live fulfilling lives without having children. Personally, I’m still unsure about whether motherhood is right for me.

I’m finally happy with the person I’m becoming, so the idea of stopping my progress is frightening.

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2026-03-24 03:37