Today we're sitting down with one of the most respected OB-GYNs in the country, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, to have the conversations every woman deserves to hear but so many of us were never taught. After Stas’ own experience with endometriosis, we wanted to understand why conditions like endometriosis and PCOS can be so difficult to diagnose, what symptoms women should be paying attention to, and how to become a better advocate for yourself when you know something is off. Dr. A walks us through testing, treatment options, and why women’s healthcare should never be one-size-fits-all. Whether you're in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, trying to have kids, trying not to have kids, or just trying to better understand your body, this conversation is packed with information every woman (and honestly, every man) should know.

 

0:00 Interview Starts

1:29 Who is Dr. A?

6:00 Endometriosis

18:00 Testing & The Importance of Listening to Women

22:36 Becoming Your Own Advocate

26:40 PCOS and PMOS

38:00 Treatments

46:50 Freezing Your Eggs

56:35 Testosterone & Hormone Levels

1:00:05 Finding the Right Doctor — Every Patient is Different

1:06:30 How She Does It

 

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Today we're sitting down with one of the most respected OB-GYNs in the country, Dr. Thais Aliabadi, to have the conversations every woman deserves to hear but so many of us were never taught. After Stas&rsquo; own experience with endometriosis, we wanted to understand why conditions like endometriosis and PCOS can be so difficult to diagnose, what symptoms women should be paying attention to, and how to become a better advocate for yourself when you know something is off. Dr. A walks us through testing, treatment options, and why women&rsquo;s healthcare should never be one-size-fits-all.&nbsp;Whether you're in your 20&rsquo;s, 30&rsquo;s, 40&rsquo;s, trying to have kids, trying not to have kids, or just trying to better understand your body, this conversation is packed with information every woman (and honestly, every man) should know.
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0:00 Interview Starts
1:29 Who is Dr. A?
6:00 Endometriosis
18:00 Testing &amp; The Importance of Listening to Women
22:36 Becoming Your Own Advocate
26:40 PCOS and PMOS
38:00 Treatments
46:50 Freezing Your Eggs
56:35 Testosterone &amp; Hormone Levels
1:00:05 Finding the Right Doctor &mdash; Every Patient is Different
1:06:30 How She Does It
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Baddie 2 Baddie Phoneline:&nbsp;Need advice only a baddie can give? Have some tea to spill or a story to share? Send us a voice note to be featured on the show:
https://www.speakpipe.com/Baddie2Baddie
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Follow Better Half:
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https://www.tiktok.com/@betterhalfpodcast
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588018913258
https://www.youtube.com/@BetterHalfPodcast
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Follow Stas:
https://www.instagram.com/staskaranikolaou/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@stassiebaby?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@Staskaranikolaou
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https://www.instagram.com/victoriavillarroel/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@victoriavillarroell?lang=en
https://www.youtube.com/@victoriavillarroel
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By submitting a voice message, materials, or story, you understand and agree that your submission may be featured on this podcast. You grant Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license in any and all media to use, edit, publish, and distribute your audio submission and any related name/information in our podcast episodes, videos, and promotional materials across all platforms. You represent and warrant that the content you submit is solely owned and controlled by you, that you have the right to grant this permission, and the permission of no other person is necessary for our use. You acknowledge your voice message, story, and materials shall not defame, disparage, invade the privacy of, portray in a false light, or violate the rights of any person. You will indemnify and hold harmless Better Half and its parent corporation, partners, producers, and talent (including Stas &amp; Vic) from any claims or damages that arise from our use of your submission.

Better Half with Stas & Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show — and yes, your name’s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures & have “should we even be saying this?” conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you’re obsessed with, the after-party you didn’t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Better Half with Stas &amp; Vic is like a chic members-only club disguised as a show &mdash; and yes, your name&rsquo;s on the list. Hosted by Stas Karanikolaou and Victoria Villarroel, this is where you'll find unfiltered opinions, debrief last night's adventures &amp; have &ldquo;should we even be saying this?&rdquo; conversations. Every Wednesday, Stas and Vic talk life, love, pop culture, friendships, and whatever else would normally stay between best friends (and their shared Notes app). Friends pop in, tea gets spilled, and nothing is too serious. Think of Better Half as the group chat you&rsquo;re obsessed with, the after-party you didn&rsquo;t leave, and the inside joke you actually get. See you soon!

Better Half with Stas & Vic

dr. thais aliabadi: endometriosis, freezing your eggs, and everything we wish we knew sooner - ep. 25

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