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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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Hannah Brown is a television personality, bestselling author, and former lead of The Bachelorette. She first gained national recognition as a contestant on The Bachelor before starring in The Bachelorette, winning Dancing with the Stars, and later competing on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.
In addition to her television career, Hannah is a New York Times bestselling author. Her books include the memoir God Bless This Mess and the romance novels Mistakes We Never Made, The Four Engagement Rings of Sybil Rain, and Reasons to Be Loved by You.
What You’ll Learn
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 Days
27:13 How Hannah Became Her Own Health Advocate
29:06 The Uterine Septum Nobody Warned Her About
31:12 What A Septate Uterus Is And Why It Matters
33:30 The Fertility Risks Of An Untreated Septum
36:28 Hannah's Full Treatment Plan Before Trying To Conceive
41:11 Why You Must Always Get A 3D Ultrasound
43:47 Septate vs Bicornuate Uterus What Every Woman Should Know
47:22 The Surgical Technique That Changes Everything
53:02 Why Hannah Is Sharing Her Story Publicly
55:00 Always Ask For A 3D Ultrasound At Your Appointment
1:00:07 How PMOS Affected Hannah During The Bachelorette And DWTS
1:03:42 Hannah's Experience With EMDR Therapy
1:05:28 How EMDR Actually Works In Simple Terms
1:07:43 The Moment Hannah Knew She Had To Change Everything
1:11:05 How Hannah Completely Transformed Her Health
1:13:18 Hannah's Advice For Every Woman Struggling Right Now
1:15:10 Take The Free PMOS Quiz And Find Your Answers
Key Takeaways
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