Bebe Rexha has been receiving negative comments from online users as they pointed out her recent weight gain. More recently, the musician revealed that gaining a few pounds was caused by a medical condition that she's currently going through.
The pop star spoke with Jennifer Hudson on her show recently, revealing that after going consulting with a doctor last year, she was diagnosed with PCOS, also known as polycystic ovary syndrome.
Rexha, who recently dropped her album last month titled "Bebe," noted that the health condition is one of the main reasons why women gain weight and are obese.
"I literally jumped, like, 30 pounds so quickly, maybe a little bit more. But we gotta just be positive and just show people love," she said. (via Page Six)
What Is PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)?
According to Hopkins Medicine, PCOS is a health condition wherein the ovaries of a person produce "abnormal amount of androgens," which are male sex hormones that are normally present in women but only in small amounts.
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People who have PCOS often experience problems with their menstrual cycle and in some cases, it's also one of the most common causes why women are having a hard time getting pregnant. (via Office on Women's Health)
The cause of this health condition is still unclear and there is still no cure for this. However, women can undergo medication to prevent further problems.
Bebe Rexha isn't the only celebrity who has PCOS. Other artists who previously spoke out about the matter are Lea Michele, Victoria Beckham, Keke Palmer, and more. (via Women's Health)
Bebe Rexha Slams TikTok Search Bar Amid Weight Gain
The recent news comes after the pop star took to her official Twitter account to express her true feelings after finding out the search bar on TikTok showed the phrase "bebe rexha weight."
The "Hey Mama" singer didn't hold back with her emotions as she consider it "upsetting."
"I'm not mad cause it's true. I did gain weight. But it just sucks. Thank you to all the people who love me no matter what," she added. (via Insider)
The pop star further explained to her fans that she had always struggled with her weight as she likes to eat. She later noted that she's working on herself every day, but she was discouraged "a bit" at the time.
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