Comedy star Ronny Chieng recently spoke out about his decision to freeze embryos with his wife.

Chieng, known for his performances at The Daily Showthe Netflix special Asian Comedian Destroys America! and his role in it Crazy rich Asianssaid the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF) was the most logical decision for him and his wife Hannah Pham.

In his new Netflix stand-up special I love to hate itThe 39-year-old comedian and actor finds the funny in fertility and turns a very personal experience into a comedy.

Chieng spoke along Newsweek about the experience, why he incorporated it into his comedy and how partners can best support each other through fertility issues.

“I don’t know if it’s technically IVF because we froze embryos, but we were really lucky. We got 26 viable eggs and then eight embryos,” he said.

For Chieng and Pham, 37, it came down to timing. The couple knew they wanted children but weren’t sure now was the right time, so the decision to freeze embryos made sense for them.

“Freezing seemed like the most logical choice, and once we did it, I think the fear associated with it subsided. There are still biological limitations, but it definitely helped,” he said Newsweek.

Chieng made it clear that freezing embryos was not her last chance to have children. “For us, not having children now has given us more time. We were just kind of selfish,” he said.

“(After the show) I noticed more people telling me that they had been through the same thing or that they had undergone IVF. “So I’ve definitely had a lot of people tell me that, to the point where I feel like it almost feels like everyone in America does it,” he said

As a supportive partner during the embryo freezing process, Chieng realized that the role of men in heterosexual relationships is quite small compared to what women go through.

“I wouldn’t pretend to teach anyone anything because I barely understood what was going on, but I would say just be present, know what your responsibilities are, ask your partner what she thinks “That could mean giving her the injections or supporting her and then accompanying her to check-ups,” he said.

The couple had the embryo frozen at a New York hospital, and Chieng said it was a streamlined and efficient process.

“They did a good job of explaining what happens and the biochemistry involved. I don’t think this has made me an expert in fertility. I just focused on the practical steps,” he said.