Of grit and gumption

Ira Sone is not one to let anything deter her in life. The actor was diagnosed with POF—Premature Ovarian Failure, a syndrome which makes women hit menopause early. However, she overcame it with the right lifestyle. “POF is a non-reversible syndrome but with diet and fitness, it can be controlled and delayed. Thankfully, my reports are showing slow but steady improvement. As per the data, only 1 per cent of the women have this syndrome hence the knowledge is minimal and so there’s a complication in treatment,” she says.

Ask her how she manages to stay calm through all this, and she says, “I used to be constantly anxious and worried about what next and how life will unfold. But now, thanks to my team (doctor and dietitian), life is good. I do have stressful days but I am determined to live a fuller life and enjoy every moment of it.” This journey has taught her a lot, says Ira.