Shruti Haasan On Struggling With PCOS, Hormonal Imbalance And Endometriosis

Shruti Haasan is an Indian actress who has recently shared her journey to overcome struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. Sharing a workout video on Instagram, she wrote a caption stating her struggles with the health issues and how she overcame them.

Struggle With PCOS

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In the captions, Shruti Haasan accepted facing issues related to hormonal imbalance. She wrote, “I’ve been facing some of the worst hormonal issues with my PCOS and endometriosis - women know it’s a tough fight with imbalance, bloating and metabolic challenges.”

Fight With PCOS

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Shruti further added, “Instead of looking at it as a fight, I choose to accept it as a natural movement that my body goes through to do its best. I say thank you for eating right, sleeping well and enjoying my workout (yoga postures for PCOS).”

“My body isn’t perfect right now, but my heart is,” she wrote.

Sharing a few tips, the caption read, “Keep fit, keep happy and let those happy hormones flow!!! I know I sound a tad preachy, but it’s been such a journey to accept these challenges and not let them define me. So, I am happy to share this with all of you.”

PCOS And Endometriosis

Clinically, PCOS is defined as a hormonal disorder that women of reproductive age commonly face. On the other hand, endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue grows outside of the uterus. It is identical to the tissue inside the endometrium of the uterus.

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Early Signs Of PCOS

Some of the early signs of PCOS include,

• Irregular period
• Weight gain around the belly
• Skin problems like acne and breakouts
• Excessive hair growth in unwanted places

Women experiencing these symptoms must consult a gynaecologist, start medication, make lifestyle changes and start working out to treat PCOS. It will help to deal with the hormonal changes.

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Shruti’s Recent Work

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Recently, Shruti Haasan appeared in Bestseller, a TV series on Amazon Prime. It also starred Arjan Bajwa, Mithun Chakraborty and Gauhar Khan. The actress will be starring in an untitled movie and ‘Waltair Veerayya’.