In this episode of SheMD, hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. A sit down with Hannah Brown to unpack her long and complex health journey with PMOS, fertility challenges, and a recently discovered uterine septum.

Hannah shares how years of irregular periods, cystic acne, weight fluctuations, and anxiety were repeatedly overlooked before she finally received a clear diagnosis. She opens up about navigating public life while silently struggling with her health, and how getting the right medical support completely changed her trajectory.

Dr. A breaks down the science behind PMOS, insulin resistance, and hormone disruption, explaining how metabolic health impacts ovulation, fertility, and long-term well-being. The conversation also explores uterine anomalies, surgical treatment options, and why early diagnosis is critical for reproductive health.

The episode also highlights Hannah’s mental health journey, including therapy and EMDR, and how addressing trauma and inflammation helped her rebuild both her physical and emotional health.

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What You’ll Learn

• Why PMOS is often missed or misdiagnosed for years
• How insulin resistance drives hormonal imbalance and symptoms
• The connection between PMOS, inflammation, and fertility challenges
• What a uterine septum is and how it affects pregnancy outcomes
• Treatment options including metformin, GLP-1s, and surgical correction
• Why mental health and trauma can amplify physical symptoms
• How to advocate for proper diagnostic testing and care

Key Timestamps

00:00 Why Most Women With PMOS Are Never Properly Diagnosed

02:24 Hannah Brown Opens Up About Her PMOS Journey

03:48 How It All Started With Her Very First Period

05:01 The Moment A Dermatologist Changed Everything

07:16 Finally Getting Real Answers About PMOS

10:30 What Hannah Did To Start Feeling Better

13:37 What Is PMOS And How Common Is It

14:41 The Brain Ovary Loop Nobody Explains To You

16:19 Why Your Ovaries Stop Releasing Eggs

17:18 The Insulin Resistance Loop Making Everything Worse

19:00 How High Insulin Destroys Your Hormones

20:24 How Metformin And GLP1s Actually Fix The Root Cause

25:37 Why GLP1s Gave Hannah Her Period Back Every 30