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Internet sensation-turned-TV host Inka Magnaye recently revealed that she was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS when she was 18 years old and has been dealing with it ever since.

The Eat Bulaga's “Bida Voice: Shy Singing Competition” host said she wanted to raise awareness about PCOS to help women who may already be suffering from it and not know it.

In her Instagram post, Inka narrated how her PCOS symptoms have changed over time from her teenage years up to her 20s.

“When I was a teenager, not one part of my face was free of acne. I even had it all over my back. Also, I had heavy and painful periods that lasted 7-10 days, that would leave me bed-ridden for a week. But on the flip side, I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain a pound.

“However, following my emergency surgery in my early 20s after a cyst in my ovary ruptured and bled, my symptoms changed. My periods are now painless and last 3 days max, but I experience debilitating migraines. I have little to no acne, but my sensitivity to carbs makes me bloat if I don't workout and follow a relatively low carb diet. My dips into depression and anxiety are also more frequent now. And the mood swings 😫”

She then discussed how she's been coping with her current PCOS symptoms.

“All my symptoms get worse with weight gain (including bleeding out of my cycle and sharp pains in my ovaries), so staying fit is absolutely necessary for my mental and physical wellness.”

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Finally, Inka emphasized why it's important to raise more awareness about PCOS and offered words of encouragement to those who are diagnosed with it.

“Still. I'm on the “lucky” side of this condition. So many women live with most if not all the symptoms. And so many of them don't even know they have PCOS. In one study, up to 70% of women with PCOS are undiagnosed. This is why it's so important to raise awareness about it because one of the reasons why I can manage my PCOS so well is because we caught it early on.

“PCOS is difficult but there are ways. And if you have it, I just want you to know I understand! There are days sometimes when it's just really hard, especially when our hormones go crazier than what our “normal” is. Just stay heathy so you can give yourself the best fighting chance! ♥️✨”

Take inspiration from other celebrities who were diagnosed with PCOS just like Inka Magnaye in the gallery below.