Chef Amaka opened up about the emotional toll of learning she had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) just weeks after tying the knot, describing how the diagnosis influenced her health, looks, and mental state.
Understanding the Diagnosis
In a recent interview, she explained that the condition surfaced roughly three months post‑wedding when she noticed her period was missing and decided to see a doctor.
Medical professionals confirmed PCOS, and she soon observed bodily shifts such as added weight and a more pronounced upper torso.
Public Reaction and Hurtful Comments
Those physical alterations drew criticism online, with some commentators claiming she appeared older than her spouse.
Others went further, labeling her the “man of the house” and even accusing her of domestic violence toward her husband.
The stingiest remarks, she said, were the insinuations that her husband lacked the ability to father a child because the couple had yet to conceive.
Her Personal Reflection
She stressed that those judgments were painful and rooted solely in the fact that she had not yet become pregnant at that point.
“I just got married to my husband in 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.
Video Clip
She also shared a video clip of her interview, which can be viewed on Twitter.
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