PCOS, Endometriosis & Breast Cancer with Dr. Thais Aliabadi

PCOS, Endometriosis & Breast Cancer with Dr. Thais Aliabadi

From More Than a Pretty Face by Dr. Azadeh Shirazi

April 23, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Dr. Azadeh Shirazi interviews Dr. Thais Aliabadi about women's health issues including PCOS, endometriosis, and breast cancer advocacy.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Azadeh Shirazi

Guest: Dr. Thais Aliabadi

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Organizations: OBGYN, AI, PCOS, Endometriosis, Breast Cancer

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