BINI member and main vocalist Maloi Ricalde opened up about her diagnosis with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in a recent episode of BINI World Tour, an iWantTFC documentary series.
Before kicking off their BINIverse World Tour, all eight members underwent routine medical check-ups. During her examination, the main vocalist learned she has PCOS, a diagnosis she described as her “greatest fear.”
“We found out that I have PCOS… greatest fear ko. Sabi ko, mawala na cellphone ko, iPad, lahat ng material things ko, wag lang akong magka-PCOS. Ganun yung thinking ko,” Maloi said in the documentary.
Despite trying to remain optimistic, the singer admitted that the diagnosis deeply affected her.
“Ang sad lang kasi as someone na nanggaling sa malaki at masayang pamilya, syempre nakikita ko na sarili ko na, Ah, someday ganito. Gusto ko rin ng ganito,” she said.
Maloi shared that her PCOS has significantly affected various aspects of her life, including her menstrual cycle, weight, and mood. She also shared how much comfort and support she received from her bandmates during this time.
The BINI member also took the chance to encourage women to get screened for PCOS whenever possible.
“Yung mga ganitong procedures, may malaking impact siya sa life mo and makakatulong siya sayo and sa future mo,” she advised.
“We take our health seriously. We even got vaccinated for cervical cancer recently. Prevention is better than cure,” she added.
According to the World Health Organization, PCOS is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, heightened androgen levels, and ovarian cysts. These irregularities often disrupt ovulation and can lead to infertility.
While there’s no known cure for PCOS, early diagnosis and lifestyle management can help regulate hormones and reduce complications.
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