PCOS, Endometriosis & Breast Cancer with Dr. Thais Aliabadi

In this episode of More Than a Pretty Face, Dr. Azi sits down with renowned OBGYN, Dr. Thais Aliabadi for a powerful, unfiltered conversation on women's health, advocacy, and the realities many patients face within today's healthcare system. From her personal journey with breast cancer to the widespread dismissal of women's symptoms, Dr. Aliabadi shares why truly understanding your body and learning to advocate for yourself can be life changing. The conversation also explores PCOS, hormonal health, and practical, expert backed tools to help women take control of their long term wellbeing. Honest, informative, and deeply empowering, this is a conversation every woman should hear. Timeline of what was discussed: 00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction 01:00 – Personal Story & Friendship 02:30 – The Reality of Being an OBGYN 04:00 – Passion for Women's Health 05:30 – Skincare, Recovery & Patient Care Philosophy 07:30 – Breast Cancer Journey 10:30 – Why Breast Cancer Risk Awareness Matters 13:00 – Risk Factors & Early Screening 15:00 – AI in Breast Cancer Detection 17:30 – Genetic Testing & Missed Diagnoses 19:30 – Advocating for Yourself in Healthcare 21:00 – Systemic Dismissal of Women's Symptoms 23:00 – Endometriosis: The Hidden Epidemic 26:00 – Transition to PCOS Discussion 27:00 – PCOS Symptoms & Diagnosis Criteria 30:00 – PCOS & Metabolic / Mental Health Impact 32:30 – Fertility Impact & Early Intervention 34:00 – Root Causes of PCOS Explained 36:00 – Ovi Supplement & Treatment Approach 38:00 – Final Thoughts + Outro ______________________________________________________________ Follow Dr. Thais Aliabadi on Instagram: @drthaisaliabadi Dr. Thais Aliabadi is a board certified OBGYN and a leading expert in women's health based in Los Angeles. She specializes in high risk pregnancies, gynecologic care, and complex reproductive health conditions, including PCOS. A trusted voice in patient advocacy, Dr. Aliabadi is known for her commitment to early detection, education, and empowering women to take control of their health. Follow SheMD Podcast on Instagram: @shemdpodcast Learn more about Ovii at https://ovii.com/ Visit important links mentioned in this episode at https://linktr.ee/shemdpodcast  ______________________________________________________________ Submit your questions for the podcast to Dr. Azi on Instagram @morethanaprettyfacepodcast, @skinbydrazi, @nurselacie, on YouTube, and TikTok @skinbydrazi. Email [email protected]. Shop skincare at https://azimdskincare.com and learn more about the practice at https://www.lajollalaserderm.com/ The content of this podcast is for entertainment, educational, and informational purposes and does not constitute formal medical advice. © Azadeh Shirazi, MD FAAD.