Celebrity chef Amaka opens up about PCOS diagnosis and emotional impact after marriage
Celebrity chef Amaka has spoken candidly about how being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) shortly after her wedding affected her health, appearance, and emotional wellbeing.
Speaking during a recent interview, she revealed that she was diagnosed with the condition about three months into her marriage after missing her menstrual cycle and seeking medical attention.
According to Amaka, the diagnosis was followed by noticeable physical changes, including weight gain and a broader upper-body frame.
She said those changes led to hurtful comments from members of the public, with some claiming she appeared much older than her husband.
Amaka also revealed that some people falsely alleged that she was the dominant partner in the marriage and even accused her of physically abusing her husband.
She added that the most painful remarks were claims that her husband was unable to father a child because they had not welcomed a baby.
Reflecting on the experience, she said those assumptions were especially painful because they were made simply because she had not conceived at the time.
“I just got married to my husband June. Three months into the marriage, I didn’t see my period. Then we went to the hospital.
“They told me I had PCOS. Now the syndrome, I started having upper body structure. Then I started adding weights.
“When I and my husband stand, I looked way older. I was told I am the man of the house, that I beat my husband. What made me cry was when they said my husband is not man enough to father a child.
“In my head, I’m like all this because I’ve never, I’ve not conceived,” she said.