Huberman Lab
Female Hormone Health, PCOS, Endometriosis, Fertility & Breast Cancer | Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi
24 Nov 2025
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Every single ophthalmologist knows about cataract.
Yes, most common form of blindness.
So it would be rare for you to go to an ophthalmologist with cataract and not get diagnosed, correct? Correct. So why is it that the leading cause of infertility on this planet, 90% of women are not diagnosed? Women's health is very different than other fields of medicine. It's a different monster. It's that cataract patient that goes to 20% ophthalmologist, and she keeps saying, I can't see.
And the ophthalmologist says, you're crazy. There's nothing wrong with you.
Welcome to the Huberman Lab Podcast, where we discuss science and science-based tools for everyday life. I'm Andrew Huberman, and I'm a professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. My guest today is Dr. Thais Aliabadi, an obstetrician, gynecologist, and surgeon, and one of the most sought-after experts and trusted voices in women's health.
Today, we discuss crucial topics in women's reproductive and general health, including PCOS, endometriosis, breast cancer, perimenopause, and menopause. Dr. Ali Abadi explains why so many cases of PCOS and endometriosis go undiagnosed
and how many physicians unfortunately write off things like pain, hair thinning, mood changes, and other symptoms as normal, when in fact they reflect larger underlying issues that can impair fertility and lead to body-wide health complications.
And she explains the key things to do to diagnose and treat PCOS and endometriosis, everything from how to adjust insulin sensitivity to hormone replacement, over-the-counter, and prescription-based protocols.
As you'll soon hear, Dr. Ali Abadi is incredibly passionate about women's health and has developed various zero cost online tools that women of any age can use to assess their risk for things like breast cancer, PCOS and endometriosis. I should also emphasize that today's discussion is relevant to women of all ages.
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