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Huberman Lab

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

Huberman Lab

Scicomm Media

Science, Health & Fitness, Life Sciences

4.826.2K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2025

⏱️ 187 minutes

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Summary

My guest is Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, surgeon and leading expert in women's health. We discuss polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, two very common yet frequently undiagnosed causes of female infertility. Dr. Aliabadi explains the symptoms, underlying causes and evidence-based treatments for both conditions, including supplement and lifestyle interventions. We also discuss breast cancer risk and screening, pregnancy, perimenopause and menopause, and the hormone tests that women should request. This conversation offers empowering, potentially life-changing information for women of all ages to take control of their hormone, reproductive and overall health. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AGZ by AG1: https://drinkagz.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Our Place: https://fromourplace.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00 Thaïs Aliabadi 02:56 Why Endometriosis & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Go Undiagnosed 08:16 Infertility, Tool: Early Screening 10:54 Sponsors: Lingo & Our Place 14:07 Women's Health Education Gap 15:24 PCOS Overview: Symptoms, Diagnosis, AMH, Disordered Eating 21:28 Irregular Periods, Teenage PCOS Diagnosis 24:36 Diagnosis, Pelvic Ultrasound; PCOS Naming 27:49 Thinning Hair & Acne; 4 PCOS Phenotypes; Mood & Treatment 35:54 Underlying Pillars of PCOS; HPA Axis, Androgens, Menstruation & Ovulation 40:30 Insulin Resistance & PCOS, Visceral Fat & Inflammation 46:30 Sponsors: AGZ by AG1 & Joovv 49:10 PCOS, Chronic Inflammation, Genetics & Lifestyle; Mood 52:31 PCOS, Fertility, Freezing Eggs, Tool: Egg Count & AMH Range By Age 58:34 Women's Health Education, AI, Clinicians; Cataracts Analogy 1:01:20 Stress; PCOS Treatment, Birth Control, Insulin Resistance & Metformin 1:06:44 PCOS Risk Calculator, Supplements, Lifestyle Factors; GLP-1s 1:12:32 Berberine, Metformin; GLP-1s, Food Anxiety & Alcohol 1:19:13 PCOS Prescriptions & Fertility; PCOS Co-Occurrence with Endometriosis 1:21:56 Sponsor: LMNT 1:23:16 PCOS Treatment, Freezing Eggs, Egg Quality; Advocate For Your Health 1:32:02 PCOS Key Takeaways: Symptoms, Tests, Supplements & Lifestyle 1:36:03 Undiagnosed Endometriosis, Fertility 1:39:26 Endometriosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Painful Periods, Infertility 1:42:30 Male vs Female Health Issues, Undiagnosed Endometriosis 1:47:01 Inflammation, Ectopic Implants, Chronic Pelvic Pain; Adenomyosis 1:50:36 Egg Quality, Endometriosis, Tools: Egg Counts; Pelvic Ultrasound 1:54:29 Sponsor: Function 1:56:13 Pain & Health Testing, Tool: Endometriosis Symptoms, Screening & Tests 2:01:32 Treatment, Surgery, Different Types of Endometriosis 2:05:22 Endometriosis Causes, Inflammation; Incidence, PCOS 2:11:58 Obstetrics & Gynecology Separation, Surgery 2:16:00 Endometriosis Key Takeaways: Symptoms, Treatment & Diagnosis 2:17:04 Treatment, Estrogen & Progesterone, Birth Control, GnRH Antagonists 2:22:39 Endometriosis Stage & Pain, Endometriosis Types 2:23:49 Pregnancy; Postpartum Depression, Menopause; Frustration for Patients 2:29:55 Fibroids, Surgery, Uterine Septum, Tool: Pelvic Ultrasound 2:34:05 Tool: Assessing Your & Partner's Fertility; Autoimmune Conditions 2:37:51 Breast Cancer, Tool: Lifetime Risk Calculator & Breast Imaging; Mastectomy 2:49:47 Endometriosis Tests, Autoimmune Disease; Brain Fog & Menopause; Inositol 2:53:06 Undiagnosed Infertility; PMDD Treatment; Fasting & Low-Carbohydrate Diets 2:57:21 Hair Loss & Perimenopause; Egg Quality; Endometriosis & Menopause 3:00:40 Increase Progesterone; Diet, Hormone & Menopause; Prolong Fertility 3:04:54 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Every single ophthalmologist knows about cataract.

0:04.0

Yes, most common form of blindness.

0:06.0

So it would be rare for you to go to an ophthalmologist with cataract and not get diagnosed, correct?

0:12.0

Correct.

0:13.0

So why is it that the leading cause of infertility on this planet, 90% of women are not diagnosed?

0:19.0

Women's health is very different than other fields of medicine.

0:21.6

It's a different monster. It's that cataract patient that goes to 20 ophthalmologists, and she keeps

0:31.6

saying, I can't see. And the ophthalmologist says, you're crazy. There's nothing wrong with you.

0:36.6

Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast, you're crazy. There's nothing wrong with you.

0:43.1

Welcome to the Huberman Lab podcast, where we discuss science and science-based tools for everyday life.

0:52.4

I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.

0:56.5

My guest today is Dr. Taiz Ali Abadi, an obstetrician gynecologist and surgeon and one of the most sought after experts and trusted voices in women's

1:01.5

health. Today we discuss crucial topics in women's reproductive and general health, including

1:06.4

PCOS, endometriosis, breast cancer, perimenopause, and menopause. Dr. Ali Abadi explains why so many cases of PCOS, endometriosis, breast cancer, perimenopause, and menopause.

1:11.6

Dr. Ali Abadi explains why so many cases of PCOS and endometriosis go undiagnosed and how many

1:17.6

physicians unfortunately write off things like pain, hair thinning, mood changes, and other symptoms

1:22.6

as normal, when in fact they reflect larger underlying issues that can impair fertility and lead

1:27.9

to bodywide health complications.

1:30.1

And she explains the key things to do to diagnose and treat PCOS and endometriosis, everything

1:35.7

from how to adjust insulin sensitivity to hormone replacement over the counter and prescription

1:41.0

based protocols.

1:42.6

As you'll soon hear, Dr. Ali Abadi is incredibly passionate about women's health,

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