She also used her story as a way to empower other women experiencing the same health problem.
In the documentary ‘BINI World Tour Stories,’ Maloi Ricalde of the P-pop girl group revealed that she has been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
The 23-year-old pop star disclosed that she was sad when she first knew about her condition and told, “We found out that I have PCOS. Greatest fear ko [’yun]. Sabi ko, mawala na cellphone ko, iPad, lahat ng mga material things ko, ’wag lang ako magka-PCOS. Ganun ’yung thinking ko.”
Maloi also shared how the health problem affects a woman’s body and what she immediately did upon learning the health issue.
“Dami pa namang effect ng PCOS sa body, bukod sa period, pati na rin sa weight mo. Buti na lang, strong din ang support system ko and we take our health seriously. Kaya nagpa-vaccine din kami for cervical cancer,” she said.
In line with that, she also called on women to have themselves checked as early as possible, which is also a way to self-care.
“‘Yung mga ganitong procedures, may malaking impact siya sa life mo and makakatulong siya sa’yo and sa future mo,” she added.
Meanwhile, in another interview after the documentary came out, Malou expressed her gratitude to those that understood her situation.
“Thank you sa mga umintindi talaga. Maraming nagsasabi na it’s just normal, pero as someone na very sensitive, and as someone who feels deeply, isa talaga siya sa dinadamdam ko talaga,” she said.
Ricalde also sent her message to Blooms who sent messages of support for her. “Sa mga Blooms who gave kind and nice words to me, thank you so much for understanding. Parang feeling ko ang humanizing nya na naibukas yung topic na ‘to which is very taboo, especially sa reproductive health ng women,” added the P-pop star.
Maloi, as well as the 7 other members of BINI, recently released their latest single, ‘First Luv,’ and are now preparing for their ‘BINIfied’ concert at the Philippine Arena this November 29.