Sonam Kapoor opens up about her struggle with PCOS; shares tips, hacks to curb it

Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor, in an Instagram post from Thursday, revealed that she has been suffering from PCOS or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome for several years but is now "in a good place." 

The video Sonam posted as part of her new Instagram series Storytime with Sonam, the actor also shared with the viewers some tips and hacks on how to deal with PCOS/PCOD based on her experience of dealing with it. 

In the video, Sonam said, "I have been suffering from it for several years since I was like 14 or 15 and it has been the bane of my existence. I have gone to several doctors and dieticians to help myself and right now, I am in a good place. I thought I will share my learnings with you guys."

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Sep 24, 2020 at 5:15am PDT

As for the tips, Sonam said that regular "exercise and yoga" has helped her and added that those suffering from PCOD can also "avoid sugar" as it has proved advantageous in her case.

Sharing the video, Sonam Kapoor wrote, "Hi guys, going to share something personal here. I've been struggling with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) for quite some time now. PCOS, or PCOD, is a very common condition that a lot of women live with. It's also an extremely confusing condition since everyone's cases, symptoms, and struggles are different. I've finally figured out what helps me after years of trying several diets, workouts, and routines, and I want to share my tips for managing PCOS with you! Having said that, PCOS manifests in different ways, and I urge you to visit a doctor before you self-medicate or self-prescribe."

On the work front, Sonam Kapoor's last films were The Zoya Factor and Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga, in which she co-starred with her father Anil Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and Juhi Chawla.