Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. We are joined today by Dr. Nitu Bajekal, also known as “the plant-based gynae”. Dr. Nitu is a gynaecologist with over 35 years’ experience in Women’s Health. She provides medical and holistic care for women with a variety of health concerns. Her expertise in menopause, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS) and cervical cancer screening makes her one of the leading experts in the field. The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott. 00:00:00 An introduction to Dr. Nitu Bajekal 00:05:06 How Dr. Nitu discovered the plant-based lifestyle 00:10:30 What led Dr. Nitu to medicine and gynaecology 00:17:30 Being your own advocate and understanding your own body 00:20:30 Smashing myths and false information about medicine 00:26:00 Body autonomy and women’s health 00:36:00 Why does it seem like we’re in an uphill battle when it comes to encouraging people to adopt a plant-based lifestyle? 00:40:00 Understanding endometriosis: what are the signs that women should look out for? 00:45:20 Hormonal health: how common is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)? 00:52:30 What are the facts about soy? Is it safe to eat soy? 01:00:55 Advice for medical professionals to encourage patients to embrace a plant-based diet 01:05:00 Stranded on a desert island