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What if I told you that 75% of women with PCOS may be struggling with hidden symptoms and most haven’t even been diagnosed yet? In this episode, celebrity OB/GYN Dr. Thais Aliabadi and women’s health advocate Mary Alice from the SHE MD  podcast are back to reveal what truly moves the needle for PCOS. 

You’ll hear Dr. Aliabadi share the real first step after a diagnosis, how to spot insulin resistance symptoms before your labs do, and which supplements genuinely matter.  I asked everything you’ve been wondering… which meds are actually necessary? Where can lifestyle alone make a difference? How do you advocate for yourself with your doctor when the system is stacked against women (especially if you’re one of the 75% still undiagnosed and dismissed)?

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel armed with the clarity, confidence, and concrete steps you need to finally take control of your PCOS and rewrite your health story. If you’re sick of hearing “just lose weight” or feeling dismissed in your doctor’s office, this episode is proof you’re not alone and you’re about to get the clarity and confidence to fight for answers. Hit play now 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 lifestyle and diet shifts and smart supplements can ease PCOS:

• The essential first step after a PCOS diagnosis 
• The power of post-meal walking and why a simple 15-minute walk can immediately support insulin sensitivity
• The role of Metformin, GLP1s, and supplements like Ovii in managing insulin resistance and practical advice for starting safely 
• How to choose between birth control and an IUD for PCOS symptom management, with a focus on mood side effects and endometriosis risk 
• Recognizing and addressing mood issues like PMDD in PCOS, plus targeted treatments and when to seek therapy 
• The connection between obesity, GLP1s, and fertility and the crucial steps for transitioning off weight loss meds without regaining 
• Why having PCOS does not mean infertility and the crucial link to endometriosis that could affect your egg count 
• How to get your egg count checked (AMH test) and why it matters for anyone with PCOS, especially if you have pain symptoms 
• Red flags for endometriosis in PCOS patients and when to push for further diagnosis and treatment 
• The one must-do if your appointment is only 15 minutes

Resources Mentioned:

• Take the Ovii PCOS Quiz by Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
• Learn more about Ovii
• Take the Tyrer-Cuzick Breast Cancer Risk Calculator

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 121: Dismissed By Your Doctor? Here’s How to Finally Get Answers About Your PCOS 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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