Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi

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Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, an obstetrician-gynecologist and surgeon, argues that PCOS and endometriosis are massively underdiagnosed, saying the leading cause of infertility goes undiagnosed in most women while symptoms such as pain, hair thinning, and mood changes are written off as normal. She explains that these conditions can impair fertility and drive bodywide complications, and that they can begin in the mid-teens and twenties. Aliabadi stresses that PCOS has no single test: she lists as false the claims that normal testosterone, no ovarian cysts, regular periods, or not being overweight rule it out, and describes different PCOS phenotypes driven by inflammation, insulin resistance, and a brain-ovary axis. She contrasts PCOS, where egg quantity is high but quality suffers, with endometriosis, which she says destroys egg count and quality, discusses egg freezing, and mentions co-enzyme Q10 and L-carnitine among tools discussed for egg quality.

Key takeaways

• Aliabadi argues PCOS and endometriosis are widely underdiagnosed and their symptoms often dismissed.
• Aliabadi says normal testosterone, no cysts, regular periods, or normal weight do not rule out PCOS.
• Aliabadi describes insulin resistance and inflammation as main drivers of PCOS.
• Aliabadi contrasts PCOS, with many eggs of poorer quality, with endometriosis, which reduces count and quality.
• Aliabadi discusses egg freezing as a consideration for women delaying pregnancy.

Episode details: published November 24, 2025 · 212.2K views · 3:07:28 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The science and protocols described are Andrew Huberman’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices.

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