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Mar 2025
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Everything Women Need To Know About Fert...

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Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, aka Dr. A, joins Real Pod for an absolute masterclass in women’s health! You may have seen her on Keeping Up with the Kardashians (yes, she delivered Khloe’s baby!), but today she’s here to drop life-changing knowledge on fertility, PCOS, endometriosis, and what you need to be asking your OBGYN. Dr. A shares her incredible journey from growing up in Iran during the revolution to becoming one of the most sought-after OBGYNs in Los Angeles. She opens up about how her past fueled her passion for advocating for women’s health, why so many conditions go undiagnosed, and the exact tests and questions every woman should be bringing to her doctor. From understanding your egg count to debunking birth control myths and tackling the link between PCOS and eating disorders, this episode is packed with crucial info that could change the way you approach your health. Get ready to take notes - Dr. A is giving us the ultimate roadmap to self-advocacy, and you do not want to miss it!


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