For years, Aproko Doctor’s wife, Chef Amaka, has quietly lived with the challenges of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal condition that affects millions of women worldwide.
Now, she has decided to speak publicly about the emotional and physical realities of her diagnosis, including the painful impact online trolling has had on her family.
Chef Amaka disclosed that she was diagnosed with PCOS just three months after marrying Nigerian medical doctor and health educator Dr Chinonso Egemba, popularly known as Aproko Doctor, in June 2020.
According to her, her menstrual cycle suddenly stopped shortly after their wedding, prompting her to seek medical attention.
Doctors later confirmed she had PCOS, a condition she had already begun to suspect after noticing significant weight gain and changes in her body shape.
A Difficult Journey With PCOS and Fertility
Speaking about her experience, Chef Amaka explained that the condition has influenced far more than her physical health.
One of the greatest challenges has been its effect on her fertility, as PCOS is one of the leading causes of irregular ovulation and difficulty conceiving.
She also shared that the visible changes in her appearance have made her a frequent target of harsh comments on social media.
According to Chef Amaka, many online users have mocked her because she appears physically larger than her husband in photographs.
Some have gone as far as referring to her as the “man of the house,” while others have made hurtful remarks suggesting she is responsible for the couple not having children.
The criticism, she said, has been emotionally exhausting.
Trolls’ Comments About Her Husband Brought Her to Tears
Although she has endured personal attacks herself, Chef Amaka revealed that the comments directed at her husband have been the most painful.
Maintaining her exact words, she said:
“One of the things that has brought tears to my eyes is seeing my husband being mocked by trolls for not being able to father a child.”
She explained that reading such comments is especially difficult because she knows the fertility challenges stem from a medical condition she has been battling privately.
Her emotional revelation has resonated with many women who are also living with PCOS, prompting conversations across social media about infertility, body image, and the emotional burden carried by couples facing reproductive health challenges.
PCOS is recognised as one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age. Medical studies estimate that it affects between four and 20 percent of women globally.
While research in Nigeria suggests that approximately 13 to 18 percent of women of reproductive age may be living with the condition. Many cases remain undiagnosed due to limited awareness and delayed medical evaluation.
One of the condition’s most significant effects is anovulation—the absence of ovulation—which can make conception more difficult for many women.
While Chef Amaka did not disclose the stage of treatment or fertility support she is currently receiving, her decision to openly discuss her diagnosis has been widely praised.
Many women have responded by sharing their own experiences with PCOS, helping to raise awareness of a condition that often remains misunderstood.
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Her story also offers a more personal perspective on the work of Aproko Doctor, who has become one of Nigeria’s leading health educators through his efforts to simplify medical information for the public.
Now, through his wife’s experience, conversations around PCOS, fertility, and compassion toward couples facing health challenges continue to gain wider attention.
