Struggling with Adult Acne? Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi Thinks It Might Be Hormonal

Today we’re speaking with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, one of the most well-known OBGYNs in the country, to talk about everything I see overlap between her world and mine. We get into adult acne and how often it's undiagnosed PMOS (the updated term for PCOS), the labs she runs that most doctors skip, and why insulin resistance is often the root cause. We also cover her honest take on GLP-1s and birth control–and she lets us know when it's time to talk to your doctor about perimenopause and HRT. We close on something close to her heart: her own breast cancer diagnosis and why knowing your lifetime risk matters more than family history alone. Take her Breast Cancer Risk quiz here: https://www.shemdpodcast.com/risk-calculator Find More Resources at https://www.shemdpodcast.com/ Follow @drthaisaliabadi and @shemd on Instagram.  Listen to SheMD wherever you podcast  // MORE FROM DR. SHEILA FARHANG //  Follow on Instagram @dr.sheila_derm, @avantdermatology, @dermapproved.  Learn more or book an appointment at avantdermatology.com.  // SPONSORS // Medik8: Liquid Peptides Advanced MP Serum is available online at Medik8.us. Use code DERMAPPROVED for 20% off your order. EltaMD: Visit www.eltamd.com to shop and learn more.  Roc Skincare: Visit www.rocskincare.com for more information.  Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices