Sep 02, 2024

Ishita Roy

​8 Celebrities Who Opened Up About PCOS​

​What Is PCOS?​

PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women causing symptoms like irregular periods, weight gain, acne, and even fertility issues.

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​Sara Ali Khan​

In one of the episodes of Koffee with Karan, before making her acting debut, she openly discussed about her PCOD. "I was 96 kgs...I had PCOD."

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​Sonam Kapoor Ahuja​

Fashion diva and actor Sonam Kapoor once shared a video of her PCOS diet to make people aware of the health issue. "I have been suffering from it for several years, since I was like 14 or 15 years old," she said.

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​Masaba Gupta​

Designer-actor Masaba also has been very open about her PCOS struggles on social media. She also highlighted the importance of diet and fitness to tackle it.

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​Kriti Sanon​

She has been candid about her PCOS struggles and lifestyle changes that she has made to manage the conditions.

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​Bhumi Pednekar​

Her weight loss transformation is very well-documented. However, she was also diagnosed with PCOS, making it more difficult to lose the extra kilos.

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​Shruti Haasan​

In March 2020, she revealed that she has PCOS and dysmenorrhea. "It makes every menstrual cycle really painful for me. We can't talk about it, because of the stigma attached to it and lack of awareness," she said.

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​Shilpa Shetty Kundra​

She has also struggled with PCOS, but has adopted a healthy lifestyle, emphasising the importance of yoga and mindfulness to manage PCOS symptoms.

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​Vidya Balan​

Known for her versatility in acting, Vidya Balan also was diagnosed with PCOS. She openly talked about her experiences multiple times and how she manages the conditions.

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