About my guest: Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel, MD, FACOG, FAAMM, ABAARM, is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. This dual board certification gives her a unique perspective, and was the impetus behind FeminologyMD. She wanted to create a center for women that resets the standard of what healthcare should be. Her goal is to take a deeper look into your biological makeup and treat you as a whole person, not just a symptom, so she can help you feel like you again. At FeminologyMD, she takes an integrative approach and combines the best traditional, holistic, and functional medicine treatments to optimize results and empower women to be their best selves. They build an atmosphere where women can trust their provider, share all of their concerns, and access all available and effective treatment options for optimal health. The goal is to break free of the traditional disease-based model, where a physician fits you into a 15-minute time slot to review your symptoms, gives you a diagnosis, and sends you on your way with medicine. They go beyond that. She listens to your experiences, your medical history, and your concerns. She seeks to understand and evaluate the bigger picture of your health, and manages any disease or conditions with treatment of the root cause. Their goal is to help women slow the negative effects we feel as our bodies and chemical makeup change over time. Dr. Patel is a Dallas native who enjoys spending time with her husband, a Rheumatologist in the community, and her 3 children. She loves to play tennis, travel, and enjoys a good novel. Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel Fitness, CEO of Feminology MD Check out her website Connect with Dr. Priya Patel Instagram Summary: In this video, Dr Cassie Smith interviews Dr. Patel who combines the best traditional, holistic, and functional medicine treatments to optimize results and empower women to be their best selves at Feminology MD based in Dallas, TX. They discuss PCOS and Infertility in depth as well as the contributing leading factors and prevalence in the United States. Additionally, they discuss the options for treating these diagnoses in a non-traditional format and ways for women to advocate for their symptoms. Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Background for Dr. Priya Sureddi Patel 02:34 Dr. Patel’s Transition to Holistic Gynecology 05:27 Understanding and Prevalence of PCOS and Infertility 08:48 Treatment Options for PCOS 13:20 Holistic Treatment Options for Regulating Cycles 15:54 Exploring Factors Contributing to Infertility: Obesity, Thyroid Function, Micronutrient Deficiencies, and Environmental Toxins 25:22 When to Seek Medical Advice for Infertility 27:51 Evaluation Approach for Infertility 30:19 When to Seek a Referral to Reproductive Endocrinologist 33:49 Ways to Find Out if You are Ovulating and How to Use a Ovulation Strip 41:15 Effect of Weight Loss Medication on Fertility 46:34 One Food for Daily Consumption: Black Seeds 47:40 Easy Health Tip: Take a Probiotic 49:17 Importance of Diet for Overall Health Connect with Modern Endocrine and Dr. Cassie Smith : Check out the website Watch the episode on YouTube Follow Cassie on Instagram Follow Cassie on Facebook Follow Cassie on YouTube Follow Cassie on TikTok Sign up for Modern Endocrine’s newsletter Disclaimer