572: PCOS and Endometriosis – What Every Woman Needs to Know, and Most Doctors Miss | Thais Aliabadi, MD

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis represent two of the most common yet chronically undiagnosed conditions affecting women's reproductive and metabolic health. Dr. Thais Aliabadi, a board-certified OBGYN, highlights how these conditions manifest through complex hormonal and inflammatory loops, including insulin resistance and brain-ovary axis dysfunction. Despite affecting a significant percentage of the population, patients frequently face years of medical dismissal, leading to severe physical pain, infertility, and mental health challenges. Effective management requires addressing underlying metabolic dysfunction through lifestyle interventions, targeted supplementation, and, in cases of endometriosis, specialized laparoscopic surgery. Because the current healthcare system often fails to connect these systemic symptoms, women must prioritize self-advocacy, utilize informed medical testing, and seek out specialists to validate their experiences and secure appropriate, life-changing care.