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​​What if I told you that up to 75 percent of women with PCOS are walking around undiagnosed and it could be the silent reason behind your irregular cycles, stubborn acne, or unexplained weight gain? If you’ve ever felt dismissed by doctors, confused by normal-looking lab results, or simply overwhelmed trying to piece together what’s happening in your body, this episode is the deep-dive you’ve been waiting for. 

I sat down with the brilliant Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi (celebrity OB, leading PCOS expert, and the doctor trusted by women like Halsey, Khloe Kardashian, and Rihanna), plus women’s health advocate Mary Alice Haney, to unmask the most misunderstood condition in women’s health.

You’ll discover why PCOS shows up so differently in every woman and learn the exact criteria you actually need for a diagnosis. We’re unpacking the root drivers behind your symptoms like hormones, inflammation, gut health, insulin resistance, stress, and genetics, so you can finally connect the dots and know how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office.

You’ll leave this episode feeling seen, validated, and a thousand percent clearer on how to take control of your health, even if you’ve been dismissed in the past. Ready to find out why so many doctors are still missing PCOS and what you can do about it today? Hit play and let’s dive in.

If this resonates with you and you’d like to assess whether your symptoms may or may not be consistent with PCOS, take Dr. Aliabadi’s Ovii PCOS Quiz.

Meet Dr. Aliabadi and Mary Alice:

Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi (Dr. A.) is a Los Angeles–based OB/GYN and leading expert in PCOS and endometriosis who combines evidence-based care with compassionate, personalized support. A vocal advocate for equitable access to women’s healthcare, she founded Ovii — a PCOS platform and supplement — and co-hosts the SHE MD podcast to educate and empower women to get answers and manage chronic conditions. Known as the Kardashian OB/GYN, Dr. Aliabadi is also a proud mother of four.Mary Alice Haney is a women’s advocate, entrepreneur, and founder of the HANEY fashion line with 25 years in media and style. She served as West Coast editor for GQ, Allure, Marie Claire and Domino, appeared on programs like Good Morning America and Today, and created TV projects including Ambush Makeover. Mary Alice co-hosts SHE MD with Dr. Aliabadi and co-founded Ovii to support women with PCOS, all while balancing life as a mother of five.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize a missed PCOS diagnosis and take action:

• Why PCOS is called the “silent epidemic” and why over 75% of women with PCOS are undiagnosed and what makes it so commonly missed by doctors 
• How PCOS symptoms can look totally different from person to person and why that confuses even seasoned physicians
• The three simple criteria for diagnosing PCOS (and why you don’t need bloodwork or an ultrasound to get answers) 
• The biggest myths about PCOS testing including why the absence of cysts or normal testosterone levels doesn’t rule out a diagnosis 
• The most common (and most dismissed) symptoms of PCOS from mood swings to unexplained weight gain and eating disorders 
• What’s really driving your PCOS and Dr. Aliabadi’s “pillars” of PCOS, and how hormones, inflammation, gut health, genetics, and stress all interact
• Why traditional treatments like birth control often fall short (and the power of advocating for yourself with the right knowledge)
• The next steps you can take if you think you have PCOS including where to find quizzes, resources, and the questions experts actually use to spot PCOS instantly 

Resources Mentioned:

• Take the Ovii PCOS Quiz by Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
• Learn more about Ovii

Connect with Dr. Aliabadi and Mary Alice:

• Visit Dr. Aliabadi’s website 
• Follow Dr. Aliabadi on Instagram @drthaisaliabadi
• Follow Mary Alice on Instagram @haneyofficial
• Tune into their podcast SHE MD Podcast 
• Follow SHE MD Podcast on Instagram @shemdpodcast
• Follow Ovii on Instagram @oviihealth

Let’s Connect:

• Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.

Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:

• Episode 122: The Undiagnosed PCOS Epidemic: Lifestyle, Diet & Supplements That Work with Dr. Thais Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney of SheMD Podcast
• Episode 66: Navigating Fertility and PCOS with Cory Ruth
• Episode 32: How to Overcome PCOS with Lacey Dunn MS, RD, LD, CPT

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