Etinosa Opens Up On PCOS Struggles And Online Trolls

Actress Etinosa Idemudia has spoken candidly about her struggles with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and the online trolling she has faced over body fat and facial hair caused by the condition.

In a heartfelt post shared on Instagram, the actress—who recently underwent another surgery to reduce body fat—revealed how she discovered her symptoms were linked to PCOS.

She wrote:

A lady came to troll me, talking about visceral fat. I didn’t get angry; I googled it and found out it is caused by a female-targeted medical condition called PCOS.

I discussed with my gynecologist how to manage it because PCOS has no cure—you only manage the symptoms.

Etinosa encouraged other women living with the condition not to feel ashamed or alone:

To every woman out there with PCOS, you are not alone. Even if it’s your husband or strangers online mocking you, you will overcome.

I carried my baby, and you will carry yours. That facial hair or stubborn fat does not make you any less. You are beautiful, and you are enough.