Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Nitu Bajekal, MD, to discuss women’s health—a health topic with insights that everyone can benefit from, regardless of gender.

Dr. Bajekal is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist in London with nearly 40 years of experience in women’s health. Specializing in Lifestyle Medicine, Menopause, PCOS, Endometriosis, and complex gynaecological issues, she is also a skilled laparoscopic and robotic surgeon. A Fellow of the Royal College and recipient of the Indian President’s Gold Medal, Dr. Bajekal is one of the UK’s first board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physicians.

She has contributed to the UK’s first plant-based nutrition course at Winchester University and co-authored the chapter on women’s health for Plant Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice (2022). Dr. Bajekal has lectured globally and spoken at events such as Holistic Holiday at Sea. Passionate about educating women, she runs a voluntary service to promote healthier lifestyle choices among schoolgirls and women.

Dr. Bajekal is the co-author of Living PCOS Free (2022) and Finding Me in Menopause (2024), offering practical, lifestyle-based approaches to managing PCOS and menopause. For more information, visit www.nitubajekal.com and follow her on Instagram and TikTok (@drnitubajekal).

Resources
Book: Living PCOS Free
Book: Finding Me in Menopause
Factsheets
Plant-Based Health Professionals UK PCOS factsheet
Rotterdam PCOS guidelines
PEN PCOS resource

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This episode was hosted by Stephanie Nishi RD, PhD.

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