In television's most popular English chat show -Koffee With Karan, actress Sara Ali Khan appeared with her father Saif Ali Khan in November. Karan Johar's entertaining show is known to spill the beans of many Bollywood celebrities. Same way when the father-daughter duo appeared on the couch, Kedarnath actress confessed that she suffers from Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also referred to as PCOD.
Soon to be on the silver screen again with Simmba alongside Ranveer Singh, Sara is already a sensation on social media. This isn't only because of her incredible acting skills, but also because of the way she has emerged post her dramatic weight loss.
Speaking of the disease here's everything to know about it:
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also referred to as PCOD is a hormonal disorder causing many cysts in the ovary. It is relatively common among many women wherein they produce higher than the regular amount of male hormone. Globally, over 10 million women suffer from this disorder.
What are the signs and symptoms of this disorder?
The signs and symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome include -irregular periods, ovarian cysts, weight gain, acne, dandruff, thinning hair, excessive body hair, infertility, pelvic pain.
On the sixth edition of Koffee With Karan, Sara talked about her struggle with weight loss due to the PCOS which caused her to gain massive 96 kilos. From a shy, overweight and studious kid, the transformation of Amrita Singh's daughter Sara is no less sensational.
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