BINI member Maloi Ricalde tearfully opened up about her recent diagnosis with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in the latest episode of ‘BINI World Tour Stories’, the iWantTFC documentary series following the Nation’s Girl Group through their world tour journey.
Before the start of their BINIverse World Tour, all eight members of BINI underwent routine medical consultations. During her check-up, Maloi learned that she has PCOS—a moment that left her emotional, describing it as one of her biggest fears.
“We found out that I have PCOS… greatest fear ko. Sabi ko, mawala na cellphone ko, iPad, lahat ng material things ko, huwag lang akong magka-PCOS. Gano’n ‘yung thinking ko,” she said through tears, as seen in the documentary.
The singer admitted that the news hit her hard, as she has always dreamed of having a big and happy family of her own.
“Sad lang kasi parang someone na nanggaling sa malaki at masayang pamilya. Siyempre nakikita ko rin ‘yung sarili ko na someday ganito, gusto ko rin ng ganito,” she said.
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Despite the emotional toll, Maloi said she remains hopeful and determined to take better care of herself.
“‘Di naman ako napanghihinaan ng loob… optimistic ako… [pero] may lungkot din sa part ko and ‘yun ‘yung kailangan kong tanggapin. Mas kailangan kong alagaan ‘yung sarili ko,” she added.
The BINI vocalist also took the opportunity to encourage women to get themselves checked, noting the importance of early detection.
“‘Yung mga ganitong procedures, may malaking impact siya sa life mo and makakatulong siya sa’yo and sa future mo,” she advised.
Maloi revealed that PCOS has affected several aspects of her life, including her menstrual cycle, weight, and mood. Thankfully, she said her bandmates have been a strong source of comfort and support.
“We take our health seriously. We even got vaccinated for cervical cancer recently. Prevention is better than cure,” she shared.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), PCOS is a common hormonal disorder affecting 6–13% of women of reproductive age. It can cause hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, cysts in the ovaries, and is among the leading causes of infertility.
While PCOS has no known cure, doctors emphasize that early diagnosis and lifestyle management can help regulate hormones and prevent complications.
