According to the CDC, up to 5 million Americans are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and there is no cure. Although PCOS can be difficult to diagnose due to the variety of symptoms that manifest differently in each patient, many celebrities have spoken openly about their struggles and how PCOS is affecting their lives.
“This is part of the health issues I’ve talked about during my time pretty Little Liars“, actress Sasha Pieterse said she was diagnosed with PCOS while starring in the teen drama. “The changes that happened to me were documented with the camera.”
The former child star gained 30 pounds at the age of 17 before she was diagnosed. “There was no explanation for it,” she added. “It was the most frustrating and disheartening experience because no matter what I did, no matter how well I behaved, no matter how well I treated my body, things got worse rather than better, it was very, very confusing.”
According to Sasha, it took more than “15 gynecologists” to finally get answers about her body.
“I thought, ‘What is this?’ I had never heard of PCOS before. And it’s a disease, it has no cure, it can be dormant, that’s – as of this writing – what they know,” she added. “And the most frustrating part is that it’s pretty easy to diagnose. And actually it’s a hormone imbalance, it’s a hormone disorder, and it’s so easy to spot because your testosterone or estrogen levels are going to be very high, your vitamin D levels are very low, and you’re really lacking of stuff.”
Sasha isn’t the only one struggling to find a diagnosis like other stars Victoria Beckham, LeahMichele And Maci bookout have also commented on the subject of PCOS.
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