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 SheMD podcast are back to reveal what truly moves the needle for PCOS. You'll get a step-by-step breakdown of the lifestyle shifts, nutrition tweaks, supplement strategies, and up-to-the-minute medical options (from Metformin to GLP1s and beyond) that work for REAL, busy women navigating PCOS. We’re talking how to advocate for yourself at the doctor’s office, what tests truly matter, and why your mood, gut, and hormones are all connected (plus, why that matters for YOU).

You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to take control instead of feeling lost, with new confidence in understanding your body and relief that you are on the right path to heal. Ready to find out the next step you might be missing—one that could finally make the difference? Hit play and let’s dive in.

3:23 – Why “Healthy Lifestyle” Isn’t Just a Buzzword—It’s the First Line of PCOS Treatment

4:12 – The Surprising Reason Walking After Every Meal Is A Game-Changer for Your Symptoms

4:34 – How Insulin Resistance Drives PCOS and What Really Works to Manage It

4:50 – The Real Deal on Metformin Dosing for PCOS (Most People Start Too Low)

5:27 – Supplements, Birth Control, or IUDs? What to Consider If You’re Struggling With Mood Swings

6:48 – Why Chronic Inflammation Deserves Your Attention and the Antioxidants That Can Help

7:10 – The Link Between Stress, Adrenal PCOS, and That Stubborn Acne or Hair Growth

8:28 – Stubborn Skin and Hair Symptoms: Why Patience Is Key and What Really Helps

8:45 – The Overlooked Mental Health Side of PCOS And Why PMDD Isn’t “Just PMS”

10:12 – GLP1s, Weight, and PCOS: How Medications Can Be Game-Changers (and What to Know Before You Start or Stop)

11:16 – Why Losing Weight Isn’t the Only PCOS Fertility Barrier (And What to Do If You’re Still Struggling)

13:27 – How PCOS and Endometriosis Are More Connected Than You Think And What Most Doctors Miss

14:46 – Egg Count 101: Why Every Woman (Even in Her 20s or 30s) Needs to Know Her Number

19:38 – Why Women’s Symptoms Get Dismissed And How You Can Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor

23:36 – The One Must-Do If Your Appointment Is Only 15 Minutes: Walking In With a Clear List

Episode Links:

• Take the Ovii PCOS Quiz by Dr. Thais Aliabadi
• Learn more about Ovii: Website | Instagram
• Connect with Dr. Thais Aliabadi: Website | Instagram
• Connect with Mary Alice: Instagram
• Check out their podcast: SHE MD Podcast | Instagram

Other Episodes You’ll Love:

• 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

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