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IOL News
24-04-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Lalla Hirayama's PCOS journey: how embracing health struggles led to self-acceptance
Lalla Hirayama, a name synonymous with South African entertainment, has long been a fixture in the media industry. But beyond the glitz and glamour, she has been open about her personal battles, most recently, her health struggles. Image: Lalla Hirayama/ Instagram Lalla Hirayama, a name synonymous with South African entertainment, has long been a fixture in the media industry. But beyond the glitz and glamour, she has been open about her battles, most recently, her health struggles. In 2024, she shared an emotional Instagram post detailing her diagnosis of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN III), a precancerous condition affecting the cervix. This revelation, alongside her ongoing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) journey, has sparked an important conversation about women's health, routine screenings, and self-care. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a term that has gained increased recognition in recent years, partly due to the openness of influential women like Hirayama, who have chosen to share their deeply personal experiences. Research indicates that PCOS affects an estimated 8-13% of women globally, making it one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of childbearing age. In South Africa, the condition is no stranger, with many women navigating its challenges in silence due to stigma or lack of awareness. What is PCOS? Mayo Clinic describes PCOS as a hormonal disorder that primarily affects women of reproductive age. Its exact cause remains unknown, but genetics, insulin resistance, and lifestyle factors are believed to play significant roles. Women with PCOS often experience irregular menstrual cycles, elevated androgen (male hormone) levels, and multiple cysts on their ovaries, though not all women with PCOS have visible ovarian cysts. Symptoms and manifestations PCOS is not a one-size-fits-all condition; symptoms can vary widely from person to person. Here are some of the most common ways it manifests: Irregular periods: Missed, infrequent, or heavy periods are often a hallmark of PCOS. Excessive hair growth: Known as hirsutism, this can occur on the face, chest, and back. Weight gain: Many women with PCOS struggle with weight management, particularly around the abdomen. Acne and oily skin: Hormonal imbalances can lead to persistent skin issues. Hair thinning: Hair loss or thinning on the scalp is another common concern. Cysts on ovaries: Although not always present, multiple small cysts can form on the ovaries. Fatigue and mood changes: PCOS can cause anxiety, depression, or general low energy. In her Instagram post, Hirayama reflects on many of these symptoms. 'My PCOS symptoms have significantly improved, while I've gained a bit of weight ... now happily sitting at 60kg from a previous 52-54kg, I believe this is a healthy shift for my body. "About 4 months ago, I had my breast implants removed, which has greatly alleviated my fatigue issues & my anxiety. I find myself spending less time in the gym and more time enjoying walks with my horses and dogs, which has positively impacted my nervous system. "I have also been good at taking my supplements.' PCOS affects an estimated 8-13% of women globally, making it one of the most common hormonal disorders in women of childbearing age. Image: Sora Shimazaki/pexels
IOL News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Lalla Hirayama's heart is off the market: she's officially engaged
Former South African TV host, Lalla Hirayama has shared exciting news with her fans recently announcing that she is now engaged to her longtime bae, Ross Mcilroy. Hirayama, who is now embracing a peaceful life after going through a major lifestyle change, took to Instagram to announce her engagement in a series of pictures. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ She captioned her post: 'Two strong hearts.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by 平山 ララ Lalla Hirayama (@lalla_hirayama) The 33-year-old showed fans a glimpse of her engagement ring and shared a picture of the diamond ring on her Instagram stories and explained the meaning behind the glamorous oval-shaped ring. 'My ring was designed to mimic waves that encapsulate a beautiful stone. What a design. A one-of-a-kind. Just like my man - who's heart belongs to me and to the sea,' she shared. Lalla Hirayama's gold diamond ring. In 2024, Hirayama shared an emotional Instagram post and opened up about her diagnosis of Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN III), which is a precancerous condition affecting the cervix. However, she underwent surgery and the margins where the CIN III was, were cut and burned. Throughout her PCOS journey and changing her lifestyle, Hirayama has always been candid with her fans and has been sharing her experience with them on social media. In March, she shared that she decided to step away from the entertainment industry and move to a smaller town for a more peaceful and organic way of living due to being diagnosed with PCOS. She also gave an update and shared that her PCOS symptoms have improved and taking her supplements played a big role in reducing the PCOS cycle even though she has gained weight.
