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Mar 2025
56m 55s

Painful Periods, Weight Gain, Mood Swing...

Zainab Al Yakoob and Mia Al Abdulrazzak
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Ladies, we need to talk—about hormones, periods, and the stuff no one tells you. This week, we’re joined by top OBGYN Dr. Nada Alibrahim to break down PCOS and endometriosis, two conditions that impact way more women than you think. Painful cycles? Random weight gain? Mood swings from hell? It might not be just your hormones. We’re debunking fertility myths, tackling cultural taboos, and even giving you the ultimate guide to fasting during Ramadan with PCOS. All this and more in this week’s episode!

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