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Ever felt like you’ve been dismissed or left in the dark when it comes to your own health? For years, I struggled with irregular periods, brutal acne, and a wave of unanswered questions—until a chance conversation finally brought me the clarity I’d been desperately seeking. This episode pulls back the curtain on my four-year journey to a PCOS diagnosis after being overlooked by multiple doctors, and the critical mistakes I wish I’d known to avoid sooner.

I’m opening up about how I navigated years of misdiagnoses, the emotional rollercoaster of advocating for myself, and the surprising symptoms of PCOS almost no one talks about—from stubborn acne to mysterious skin discoloration. I’ll walk you through why so many women (maybe you, too?) go undiagnosed, what every doctor overlooked, and the exact steps that truly moved the needle for me. You’ll get the actionable questions, lab tests, and lifestyle tweaks I wish I’d had in my back pocket from day one—plus the most science-backed, sustainable ways to manage PCOS drawn from leading experts.

You’ll walk away from this episode armed with science-backed strategies, smarter questions, and a new sense of agency over your health. Don’t wait years for someone else to connect the dots—find out what I wish every woman knew before their first doctor’s visit. Hit play and let’s dive in.

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In this episode, I share with you my PCOS journey from irregular cycles to pregnancy and what I’d do differently:

• The early signs of PCOS I missed and why so many women go undiagnosed for years 
• Why was birth control prescribed for my irregular periods and acne, and how it delayed a proper diagnosis 
• The double bind of being dismissed by doctors and why advocating for yourself is so hard (and what questions I wish I’d asked sooner) 
• The difference between PCOS and hypothalamic amenorrhea and how symptoms overlap but require totally different solutions 
•  How my persistent symptoms—from acne to mood issues to underarm discoloration—finally added up to a PCOS diagnosis 
• How connecting with a renowned OB and finally getting the right bloodwork and expert feedback gave me my answers
• The simple, sustainable PCOS lifestyle shifts I use today that helps me feel in control of my PCOS symptoms
• Why finding a specialist (and sometimes paying out of pocket) is unfortunately the current reality for women’s health 
•  Where to go for more support and step-by-step advocacy tips from leading experts

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 122: The Undiagnosed PCOS Epidemic: Lifestyle, Diet & Supplements That Work with Dr. Thais Aliabadi & Mary Alice Haney of SheMD Podcast
• Episode 34: My Hormone Journey: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Candida, and More!

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