Kenyan Afro-pop sensation Nikita Kering has opened up about a deeply personal health struggle, revealing she has been living with polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, for the past six years.
The singer shared the news on her social media, penning a heartfelt caption that celebrated her own resilience while also lifting up other women facing similar battles.
“It’s now been 6 years living with PCOS. So proud of myself and all the strong Endometriosis and PCOS girlies out there! Living with something people can’t always see takes A LOT of strength.
I hope you all get the care, support and understanding you deserve,” she wrote, adding the hashtag #pcosawarenessmonth.
What Is PCOS?
PCOS is a hormonal disorder far more common than many people realise. According to the World Health Organization, the condition affects roughly 10 to 13% of women of reproductive age worldwide.
Its symptoms can include irregular menstrual cycles, difficulty conceiving, acne, excess body hair and hair thinning.
Women living with PCOS also face elevated risks of obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
There is currently no cure, but early diagnosis combined with healthy lifestyle habits and appropriate medical care can go a long way in managing symptoms and reducing long-term health complications.
The post struck a chord with many of her followers, who flooded her comments with messages of support and solidarity.
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@_law_____ wrote:
“Women go through a lot, yet they stand and perform their duties as women. May God bless all the women out there.”
@blanko_finesse added:
“May God bless all the women out there.”
@bam_bi_na_._ shared her own experience:
“I love that women are coming out. I was diagnosed with PCOS in August last year.”
@_spaceofsha_ said:
“It’s amazing and encouraging how women are coming out and standing together.”
@_l0wk.33 offered words of encouragement:
“Ata kama sijui hio PCOS, I hope that y’all win all the battles you fight in silence.”
Nikita’s decision to speak publicly about her condition adds her voice to a growing conversation among women about health struggles that are often hidden from plain sight, reminding fans that strength sometimes looks like simply showing up every day.
