Francia Raísa Shares Her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Diagnosis


Francia Raísa is giving a glimpse right into a well being wrestle. 

The How I Met Your Father actress shared that she has polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and is within the means of discovering extra in regards to the well being situation. The 35-year-old lately attended a e-book launch occasion for Candice Craig, celebrating the discharge of Residing With PCOS: Highway To Reversal.

“I even have PCOS,” Francia wrote on her Instagram Story Aug. 7. She added that she is “nonetheless studying the way to reside with it” and thanked Candice for the information.

PCOS impacts the reproductive system by inflicting irregular durations, extra androgen (a hormone which will result in extra facial or physique hair) and polycystic ovaries, that are “fluid-filled sacs” that encompass eggs, in accordance with the U.Ok.’s Nationwide Well being Service (NHS). The group states that the reason for PCOS is unknown however it’s believed to run in households and be associated to hormone ranges, together with insulin.

For Candice, she is aware of that “PCOS girlies have tremendous powers,” as she wrote on Instagram after the e-book launch.