5 Celebrities with PCOS

While they do not come out in public and shout, there certainly are many celebrities suffering PCOS.Many of them do not mind sharing the experience though. Here are some popular names.

1. Jillian Michaels

She received serious criticism when she said she cannot handle becoming pregnant, but she later explained why she said that. She was suffering from endometriosis and PCOS and knew she would require medical treatment and medications to complete her pregnancy. She was actually referring to the medical interventions that she was not ready for.

2. Emma Thompson

Emma Thompson has appeared in several movies and has bagged Oscar as well. In 1997, she suffered a miscarriage and then battled infertility for many years. She opted for in-vitro fertility (IVF) treatments and gave birth to Gaia in 1999. She had many fertility issues and possibly PCOS that led to those issues.

3. Victoria Beckham

Unlike many other celebrities with PCOS, Victoria Beckham was never private about her being suffering from PCOS. However, she never let this condition take control of her life. She now takes special measurements to keep her weight under control – many PCOS women find it difficult to control body weight but Victoria has managed to defy the odds. She had her issues with infertility and PCOS, but she is now a proud mother of three sons and a baby girl.

4. Rebecca Atkinson

The star of "Shameless" went to see her doctor after her makeup artist advised her to and discovered that she has large cysts along her jawline. Though her doctor prescribed acne medication, she insisted on getting more tests done. An ultrasound and blood test later confirmed she was suffering from PCOS. She mentioned she had always been experiencing irregular periods and other PCOS symptoms. The good thing is that her symptoms are mild.

5. Jools Oliver

She is a published author, TV runner, former model, PA, and full-time wife. She is also a proud mother of 4 children. However, she has had her share of bad luck with PCOS and infertility. She experienced several problems conceiving. She confessed that she had always been suffering from irregular periods and even had polycystic ovaries. She experienced a number of disappointments before being able to conceive. She even took a drug named Clomid to stimulate ovulation and experienced several side effects, such as panic attacks, dizziness, and blurred vision. She did experience some improvement though and finally managed to conceive. DorrisWedding prom gowns with ruffles