Explore every episode of the podcast Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

What does effective PMOS treatment really involve—and why is treating individual symptoms not enough? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores management options for all three aspects of PMOS: hormonal, reproductive, and metabolic. Learn why early diagnosis matters and why treatment needs to address the underlying causes, not just the symptoms.

From hormone-blocking medications and hormonal birth control to metabolic treatments, diet, and exercise, Dr. Taylor examines the different approaches to managing PMOS and the importance of treating it as a whole-body condition. The central message: tackling only symptoms can mean missing the benefit of treating the entire condition.  

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

How is PMOS diagnosed—and why can it be so easy to miss? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores how PMOS can reveal itself throughout a woman’s life, from puberty through menopause, and why recognizing the condition early matters. She explains why PMOS affects three different organ systems rather than simply the ovaries.

Dr. Taylor examines the role of physical exams, hormone testing, pelvic ultrasound, and other diagnostic tools, revealing a striking gap between the many possible indicators of PMOS and its official diagnostic criteria. She explains why identifying PMOS early could help connect problems that otherwise appear unrelated—and why its effects can continue long after menopause.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What really causes PMOS—and why does it affect far more than your ovaries? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor takes a deeper look at the three hormonal abnormalities behind PMOS, revealing how testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), and insulin disrupt three different systems in the body: dermatologic, reproductive, and metabolic.

Dr. Taylor explains how excessive testosterone can cause acne, unwanted hair growth and hair loss; how persistently high LH and low progesterone can disrupt ovulation, periods and fertility; and how excess insulin contributes to metabolic problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. Together, these three hormonal pathways reveal why PMOS is much more than a condition involving ovarian cysts—and why understanding the whole picture matters.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What if Polycycstic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) isn’t really a disease of the ovaries at all? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor challenges the name and the way PCOS is commonly understood, revealing how the condition can affect three major systems—dermatologic, reproductive, and metabolic—and persist throughout a woman’s entire life.

With PCOS affecting around 10% of women, Dr. Taylor explores its wide-ranging effects, from irregular periods, infertility, acne and hair changes to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and fatty liver disease. She explains why so many women may go undiagnosed and introduces the newer term PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), arguing that understanding PCOS as a whole-body condition is essential.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What happened to menopause care after the controversial Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor takes a fiery look at how the WHI changed the way women and doctors think about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), examining its findings in relation to heart attack, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and breast cancer.

Dr. Taylor compares menopause management before and after the WHI, exploring how fear transformed HRT from a treatment focused on disease prevention into one primarily aimed at relieving severe symptoms. With her trademark “Women’s Hell Ini-$h!t-ive” perspective, she challenges the lasting impact of the study and explains why women need facts rather than fear when making decisions about menopause.

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What does “density” really mean—and why can the same word have completely different implications depending on the disease? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor compares density across the heart, bones, brain, breasts, and ovaries, revealing how the concept relates to everything from cholesterol and bone mass to breast tissue and ovarian swellings.

The surprising part? High density can be protective for your heart, bones, and brain, but may increase risk in your breasts and ovaries. Dr. Taylor breaks down these seemingly contradictory relationships in a clear and memorable way, showing why understanding the right kind of density matters when it comes to your health.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What happens when you put four major gynecologic cancers side by side? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor brings together months of lessons on endometrial, cervical, breast, and epithelial ovarian cancer for a revealing game of “Truth or Consequences.” Through 15 questions, she compares risk factors, genetics, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survival—highlighting where these cancers are similar and where they differ.

Dr. Taylor also challenges some of the assumptions and fear surrounding cancer, showing how comparison can put individual risks into perspective. If you want to connect the dots across the cancer series, this episode offers an engaging and memorable review.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What happens to your menopause options after you’ve survived epithelial ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores one of the most challenging questions for ovarian cancer survivors: whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can still be considered after treatment. She examines the complicated trade-offs between cancer recurrence, estrogen deficiency, long-term health, and quality of life—and explains why menopause management needs to be individualized.

Dr. Taylor also challenges the fear and assumptions that can shape menopause care after cancer, emphasizing that different types of ovarian cancer can carry very different considerations. Through the inspiring story of motivational speaker W. Mitchell, she offers a powerful perspective on moving forward after devastating setbacks and focusing on the choices and possibilities that remain.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Does preventive surgery for ovarian cancer mean giving up your menopause treatment options? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor tackles a question that leaves many women in limbo: what happens to menopause management after risk-reducing surgery for epithelial ovarian cancer?

Dr. Taylor explores whether women with genetic risks, family histories of cancer, or preventive surgeries face special restrictions—especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy. Challenging common fears and misconceptions, she explains why preventing one disease should not automatically limit your options for protecting your long-term health.

If you’ve ever wondered whether risk-reducing procedures come with hidden trade-offs, this episode offers a reassuring and thought-provoking look at the choices available after surgery.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Which ovarian cancer prevention strategies make the biggest difference—and just how much can they lower your risk? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor compares the full spectrum of options for preventing epithelial ovarian cancer, from surgery and hormonal contraception to lifestyle changes and psychological well-being.

Using the game of limbo as a metaphor, Dr. Taylor breaks down the numbers behind each approach, revealing which interventions offer the greatest protection and why some choices have a much bigger impact than others. She also explains why prevention is never one-size-fits-all and how individual risk factors shape the decisions women make.

If you've ever wondered how today’s choices can influence your future health, this episode offers a clear, practical guide to understanding which prevention strategies can help lower the odds of this devastating disease.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What do zebras have to do with ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor takes an unexpected journey into the psychology of health, exploring how chronic stress and depression may influence the risk of epithelial ovarian cancer.

Drawing inspiration from the book Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, Dr. Taylor explains how the human tendency to bounce between overstimulation and emotional exhaustion can disrupt the body’s natural balance. She introduces the concept of homeostasis—the “straight line” our bodies crave—and offers a fresh perspective on the connection between mental well-being and physical health.

If modern life leaves you feeling like you’re constantly zigzagging between stress and burnout, this episode may change the way you think about balance, resilience, and what it really means to protect your health.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What if the secret to staying active isn’t finding the perfect workout, but embracing variety? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores how exercise fits into the bigger picture of preventing epithelial ovarian cancer—and why consistency matters more than any single fitness routine.

Drawing on her own lifelong approach to exercise, Dr. Taylor explains the benefits of mixing cardio, strength training, balance work, and flexibility exercises rather than getting stuck in repetitive habits. She also reveals how “routines and ruts” can sabotage long-term fitness goals and offers practical strategies for making exercise sustainable for life.

If you’ve ever struggled to stick with a workout plan—or wondered how movement supports healthy aging—this episode will inspire you to rethink exercise as a dynamic, ever-changing part of your healthy menopause journey.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Can everyday choices really lower your risk of ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the lifestyle habits that may influence the development of epithelial ovarian cancer—and why prevention is about much more than genetics.

From diet, alcohol, smoking, exercise, and weight management to the surprising role of talcum powder, Dr. Taylor explains how seemingly ordinary decisions can affect long-term health. Along the way, she reveals why many of the same habits that protect against ovarian cancer may also reduce the risk of breast cancer and other major diseases.

If you’ve ever wondered how your lifestyle shapes your future health, this episode offers practical insights into the choices that can help stack the odds in your favor.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Can your reproductive choices really influence your risk of ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the connections between pregnancy, breastfeeding, birth control, and epithelial ovarian cancer prevention.

Dr. Taylor explains how the number of menstrual cycles a woman experiences over her lifetime may affect cancer risk and reveals why factors like multiple pregnancies, extended breastfeeding, and long-term use of combination birth control pills can offer significant protection. She also tackles one of the most common misconceptions about hormonal contraception and examines the unanswered questions surrounding hormone replacement therapy.

If you've ever wondered how your reproductive history shapes your long-term health, this episode offers a detailed look at the biology behind ovarian cancer risk—and the choices that may help reduce it.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Should you remove your ovaries during gynecologic surgery—even if you don't have cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores one of the most controversial decisions in women's health: elective, opportunistic, and risk-reducing gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Taylor explains how timing, personal risk, and the type of surgery you're already having can influence your options for preventing epithelial ovarian cancer. She also examines why recent research has changed surgical recommendations, challenges common assumptions, and helps listeners weigh the potential benefits and trade-offs of different approaches.

If you're facing gynecologic surgery—or simply want to understand how surgical decisions can affect your long-term cancer risk—this episode provides the knowledge you need to make informed, confident choices.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What can women at the highest risk of ovarian cancer do to lower that risk? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the most effective prevention strategies for epithelial ovarian cancer, focusing on women with inherited genetic risk.

Dr. Taylor explains why surgery remains the gold standard for risk reduction, walks through the different surgical options, and compares the benefits and trade-offs of each. She also puts these life-changing decisions into perspective, helping listeners understand who benefits most and why prevention is never one-size-fits-all.

If you've ever wondered how doctors approach ovarian cancer prevention—or how to weigh difficult choices before cancer ever develops—this episode provides a clear, practical guide to understanding your options.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Where does ovarian cancer actually begin—in the ovary or the fallopian tube? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the pathology of serous epithelial ovarian cancer and tackles a question that has sparked major debate in women’s health.

Dedicated to telling the whole story, Dr. Taylor explains how a single study has reshaped medical thinking, influenced treatment decisions, and even altered prevention strategies. More importantly, she challenges listeners to look beyond isolated studies and focus on the bigger picture: a cancer that remains difficult to detect, highly aggressive, and all too often deadly.

If you’ve ever wondered how medical theories evolve—or how one detail can change an entire field of practice—this episode offers a fascinating look at the science, controversy, and consequences behind ovarian cancer pathology.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What happens after an ovarian cancer diagnosis—and why is prognosis for epithelial ovarian cancer so challenging? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor walks through the real-life timeline of this disease, from diagnosis and treatment to recurrence, survival rates, and long-term outcomes.

With her trademark clarity, Dr. Taylor explains why ovarian cancer is often discovered at an advanced stage, why recurrence is so common, and how terms like “response,” “disease-free period,” and “survival” can mean something very different than patients expect. She also puts the numbers into perspective, comparing ovarian cancer outcomes with those of other gynecologic cancers.

If you want a candid, compassionate look at what prognosis really means—and why early detection remains such a critical challenge—this episode delivers one of the most important conversations in the entire ovarian cancer series.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What does “treatment” really mean when it comes to epithelial ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor takes listeners behind the scenes of ovarian cancer care, revealing why treatment is often about managing a complex disease rather than achieving a simple cure.

From extensive diagnostic surgery and tumor “debulking” to chemotherapy, clinical trials, and palliative care, Dr. Taylor explains how doctors decide which treatments to use—and why timing, stage, and cancer spread matter so much. She also sheds light on a sobering reality: because ovarian cancer is so often diagnosed late, treatment goals can vary dramatically from one woman to another.

If you’ve ever wondered what ovarian cancer treatment actually involves, this episode offers a clear, compassionate, and eye-opening look at the options, challenges, and hopes behind modern care.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What do terms like grade, stage, and high-grade serous carcinoma actually mean—and why do they matter so much? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor breaks down the language doctors use to rank epithelial ovarian cancer and explains how these classifications shape treatment, prognosis, and survival.

From microscopic cell behavior to the extent of cancer spread, Dr. Taylor makes sense of a complex topic by showing how grading and staging reveal the true personality of a cancer. Along the way, she explains why epithelial ovarian cancer is so often classified as one of the most aggressive and deadly cancers women face.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Why is epithelial ovarian cancer so difficult to diagnose? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor uses the “needle in a haystack” analogy to explain why this cancer is so often discovered late—and why diagnosis can be such a frustrating, high-stakes process.

From vague GI and urinary symptoms to unreliable screening tests and invasive exploratory surgery, Dr. Taylor walks listeners through the complicated path from suspicion to diagnosis. She also reveals why the type of surgeon involved can dramatically affect outcomes—and how some cancers are discovered completely by accident.

If you’ve ever wondered why ovarian cancer is considered one of the hardest cancers to catch early, this episode offers a clear, eye-opening look at the reality behind the diagnosis.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What happens when there’s no reliable screening test for one of the deadliest cancers women face? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the complicated world of risk assessment for epithelial ovarian cancer—and why doctors are still struggling to identify which ovarian masses are truly dangerous.

From CA-125 and ultrasound scans to newer tools with names like ROCA and ROMA, Dr. Taylor breaks down the science, the limitations, and the frustrating reality that many of these tests still fall short. Along the way, she asks a bold question: are modern medicine’s attempts to combine imperfect tools just “two wrongs trying to make a right”?

If you’ve ever wondered how doctors decide whether an ovarian mass is benign or malignant, this episode delivers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, controversies, and high-stakes decisions involved.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Why is there still no reliable screening test for ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor unpacks the frustrating reality of screening for epithelial ovarian cancer—and why detecting it early is far more complicated than most people realize.

Using simple, memorable analogies, Dr. Taylor explains how pelvic exams, ultrasounds, and blood tests like CA-125 all fall short as true screening tools. She also reveals the hidden problem behind false alarms, unnecessary surgeries, and the challenge of balancing early detection with patient safety.

If you’ve ever assumed there must be a routine test for ovarian cancer, this episode may surprise you—and help you better understand why awareness and risk assessment matter so much.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Is ovarian cancer really a “silent disease”? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor challenges one of the biggest myths about epithelial ovarian cancer—and explains why the warning signs are so often missed.

Dr. Taylor breaks down how symptoms can be quiet, vague, and easy to dismiss as everyday menopause complaints like bloating, abdominal changes, or urinary issues. She also explains the critical difference between “silent” and “subtle,” helping listeners understand why early recognition matters.

If you’ve ever wondered which symptoms deserve attention—or worried about overlooking something important—this episode offers clear, practical insight without unnecessary fear.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What if your cancer risk factors aren’t separate at all—but deeply connected? In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor zooms out to see the big picture of epithelial ovarian cancer risk.

Instead of isolated causes, you’ll learn how genetics, lifestyle, reproductive history, inflammation, and even stress all overlap—creating a powerful “vicious cycle.” 

This is the last episode focused on risk factors so be sure you're are able to connect the dots. Next up: symptoms of epithelial ovarian cancer. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

In this episode, Dr Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor delivers a zoomed out review of the risk factors for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer. Presenting the whole truth and whole story is a fundamental part of this menopause education. Knowing the limitations matters. 

From mixed data and overlapping cancer types to the challenges of studying a rare disease, you’ll discover why some so-called risk factors are… well, a little “flimsy, flaky, and fakey.” We break down what’s solid, what’s uncertain, and why it matters for understanding your own risk.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Can endometriosis turn into cancer? It’s a question many women quietly worry about—and in this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor tackles it head-on.

You’ll get a clear, step-by-step look at what endometriosis actually is, how it develops, and why it can behave in ways that seem alarmingly similar to cancer. But here’s the key: similar doesn’t mean the same.

Dr. Taylor breaks down the real connection, the actual level of risk, and why the answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. If you’ve ever been confused—or concerned—about endometriosis and cancer, this episode brings clarity and reassurance.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Can your mindset impact your cancer risk? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explores the surprising connection between psychological health and epithelial ovarian cancer.

From chronic stress to clinical depression, you’ll learn how “caring too much” or “caring too little” can quietly influence your body in powerful ways. Dr. Taylor unpacks why these often-overlooked factors are now gaining attention—and just how significant their impact may be.

If your life ever feels a little too “crazy,” this episode might change the way you think about stress, mental health, and long-term wellness.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

What does inflammation have to do with ovarian cancer?  In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor breaks down the unique role inflammation plays in epithelial ovarian cancer.

From endometriosis to talcum powder use, and pelvic inflammatory disease—Dr. Taylor explains the the common thread that links them all. 

If you’ve ever wondered how everyday biological processes can quietly increase risk, this episode connects the dots in a clear, eye-opening way.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of Dr. Taylor's menopause resources. 

Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

In this episode of her epithelial ovarian cancer series, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor tackles one of the most familiar—and most powerful—risk categories: your lifestyle.

From what you eat to how active you are, she explains how everyday habits like diet, alcohol, smoking, inactivity, and weight can quietly increase your risk—not just for ovarian cancer, but for breast cancer too. You’ll discover why saturated animal fat, alcohol, and smoking act as “cancer enhancers,” and how even a sedentary lifestyle or higher BMI can raise your risk. 

With her signature humor, Dr. Taylor shows that whether you’re a “party animal” or a “couch potato,” both extremes can lead to the same outcome.

By the end, you’ll see how your daily choices add up—and how shifting your lifestyle may be one of the most powerful ways to lower your risk.

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In this episode of her epithelial ovarian cancer series, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explores how your reproductive history can shape your risk.

Dr. Taylor explains why the number of menstrual cycles you have in your lifetime may be one of the most important factors. The more cycles your ovaries go through, the higher your risk tends to be. Dr. Taylor also unpacks the surprising protective role of hormonal birth control, which can reduce ovarian cancer risk by about 20% for every five years of use. 

Along the way, she tackles confusing questions about infertility, menstrual timing, and the controversial debate around HRT.

By the end of the episode, you’ll see how the story of your own reproductive life—from your first period to menopause—can help explain your personal risk for epithelial ovarian cancer.

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In this episode of the epithelial ovarian cancer series, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explores how your personal profile can influence your risk—focusing on characteristics you simply can’t change. 

She breaks down four key factors: age, race, ethnicity, and height. You’ll learn which race is most susceptible, and why women of Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry face a significantly higher risk. Dr. Taylor also explains a surprising finding: taller women have a slightly higher risk, with studies showing about a 7% increase for every two inches of height. 

With epithelial ovarian cancer being primarily a disease of postmenopausal women, this episode can help you better understand your individual risk.

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In this episode of her in-depth epithelial ovarian cancer series, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor tackles a question many women get wrong: Which family members actually affect your risk?

She breaks down the crucial difference between family history and hereditary genetic mutations—and explains why they are not the same thing. You’ll learn which relatives truly matter (hint: it’s both maternal and paternal sides), why first-degree relatives carry the greatest weight, and how even one close family member with ovarian cancer raises your risk by about 5% above the already low average risk of 1.4%.

Dr. Taylor cuts through the confusion, clarifies common mix-ups with breast cancer risk, and shows you why the details—yes, even the nitty gritty—matter when assessing your personal risk.

If you’ve ever wondered how your family tree shapes your health future, this episode connects the dots with precision and clarity.

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In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor continues her in-depth series on epithelial ovarian cancer by focusing on one powerful risk factor: your personal medical history.

She explains why a prior diagnosis of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, or even endometriosis can increase your future risk, and how shared genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 connect breast and ovarian cancers. Dr. Taylor also touches on the concept that “once a cancer patient, always a cancer patient,” highlighting how a history of cancer can signal an ongoing vulnerability.

This episode helps you understand how your past medical story shapes your future risk—and why knowing your history is one of the most empowering steps you can take.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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Genetic Mutations for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer — Beyond BRCA

In the ovarian cancer series, we’ve just separated hereditary from non-hereditary cancers. Now we dive into the specific genetic mutations that drive hereditary epithelial ovarian cancer.

Most women only know about BRCA—but that’s just part of the story. In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor organizes hereditary epithelial ovarian cancers into three site-specific syndromes: ovaries and breasts (HBOC), ovaries only (HSSOC), and ovaries with colon (Lynch Syndrome). You’ll learn that BRCA mutations account for 65–85% of hereditary epithelial ovarian cancers, that hereditary cancers often strike before age 50, and that while hereditary cancers make up only 5–10% of all ovarian cancers, their risks can be dramatically higher—up to 40–66% for breast cancer and 11–54% for ovarian cancer in BRCA carriers.

Clear, structured, and eye-opening, this episode reveals why knowing your specific mutation matters—and why comparing one woman’s cancer to another’s is a mistake.

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In the ovarian cancer series, we’ve covered anatomy, cell types, and an overview of risk factors—now it’s time to tackle one of the biggest myths of all.

Most women assume ovarian cancer is inherited. The truth? 90–95% of ovarian cancers are not hereditary. In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor breaks down the critical differences between hereditary and non-hereditary ovarian cancers—when they start, how they develop, who’s at risk, and why prevention and screening look completely different for each. From genetics and age of onset to testing, inheritance, and prevention strategies, this episode reshapes how you think about risk.

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Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors

Think ovarian cancer risk is all about your genes or family history? Think again. In this overview, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor introduces the various categories of risk factors and the limitations on the research from which they are drawn. From genetics and personal history to hormones, lifestyle, inflammation, and even stress, this episode lays out the full landscape so you can see the big picture. It’s the roadmap that sets up everything that follows—so you can understand where the risks lie and where you can take action to reduce them. 

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Serious Statistics for Serous Ovarian Cancer

Serous epithelial ovarian cancer isn’t common—but it is devastating. In this sobering yet essential episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explains why this cancer earns its frightening reputation, breaking down the statistics that matter most: how rare it is, and how deadly it is. Clear, factual, and impossible to ignore, this episode is the wake-up call that sets the stage for understanding risk, detection, and prevention in the rest of the ovarian cancer series.

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In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor lays the final the groundwork for this ovarian cancer unit.  After previous episodes covered ovarian anatomy, cell types, and normal vs. abnormal swelling, Menopause Taylor now delves into the most common type of ovarian cancers, epithelial ovarian cancers. She explains the different kinds of epithelial ovarian cancers and why serous epithelial ovarian cancer is the most common and most deadly. This episode sets the focus for everything that follows and gives you the framework you need to really understand ovarian cancer from here on out.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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One Ovary, Three Cells, 63 Cancers — Why Ovarian Cancer Is Never “Just One Thing”

Most people think ovarian cancer is a single disease. It’s not even close. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor reveals how the three different ovarian cell types can give rise to dozens of distinct cancers, each with its own behavior and risk. You’ll get quizzed on the source of the most common and deadliest ovarian cancer, and learn why comparing ovarian cancers is a dangerous mistake. This is the first episode in the Ovarian Cancer unit to starts to dig into the details of the disease. 

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From Swell to Swelling — When Ovaries Behave… and When They Don’t

Not every ovarian swelling is dangerous—but some absolutely matter. In this  episode of Menopause Management, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor lays out the different ovarian cysts, masses, and tumors, explaining which swellings are normal parts of ovarian function and which could signal trouble. You’ll learn the difference between simple vs. complex, benign vs. borderline vs. malignant, and why ovarian swellings break many of the “rules” you may think you know about cancer. This episode continues to lay the foundation of the ovarian cancer unit. 

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The Anatomy of Your Ovaries — Simple, Powerful, and Critical to Know

Your ovaries may do complex jobs, but their anatomy is surprisingly simple—and understanding it is essential for understanding ovarian cancer. In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor breaks your ovaries down into just three cell types: egg factories, hormone factories, and a thin “Saran wrap–like” outer coating. With clear explanations and unforgettable visuals, she shows why knowing what’s normal is the only way to recognize what’s dangerous. This foundational lesson will make ovarian cancer make sense.

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The Life Cycle of Your Ovaries — From Busy Factory to Quiet Retirement

Your ovaries live a very different lifespan than you do—and understanding that cycle is the key to understanding ovarian cancer. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor walks you through the full life cycle of your ovaries, from tiny and dormant before puberty, to plump and busy during your reproductive years, to shriveled and silent after menopause. You’ll learn why ovarian cysts can be completely normal before menopause—and why any ovarian swelling after menopause is never normal. Clear, logical, and unforgettable, this foundational lesson sets you up to understand what comes next in the ovarian cancer unit.

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Your Ovaries — The Factories That Power Your Entire Reproductive Life

Ever wondered what your ovaries really do? In this tutorial, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause Taylor' breaks down your ovaries’ two lifelong jobs: producing over a million eggs and running the hormone “engine” that drives your entire cycle. From why you ovulate only about 520 eggs in your lifetime to how your ovaries slowly “close the factory” as menopause approaches, Dr. Taylor explains it all with clarity, humor, and unforgettable analogies. This foundational episode sets the stage for everything you’ll learn in the ovarian cancer unit.

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 Your Ovaries—the Conductors Running the Whole Reproductive Show

All aboard! 🚂 In this fun and surprisingly eye-opening lesson, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor kicks off a new unit on ovarian cancer by turning your reproductive anatomy into a train track you’ll never forget. From your ovaries as the “engine” or “factory,” to your fallopian tubes as the station, your uterus as the cargo car, and your cervix as the final stop, she shows how every part works together under normal circumstances. Simple, visual, and foundational, this episode sets the stage for everything to come in this new unit on ovarian cancer. 

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

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The Story Behind Menopause Taylor — Turning Negatives Into a Revolution

How did one retired surgeon become the first person in history to teach women the truth about menopause? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor shares the remarkable journey behind her education business—from childhood eye surgery that taught her to “turn negatives into positives,” to discovering that menopause was virtually ignored in medical training, to losing her career to arthritis, rebuilding her life across continents, surviving a painful divorce, and finally launching a global platform to empower women. Honest, surprising, and incredibly inspiring, this episode reveals the passion, persistence, and purpose that fuel the entire Menopause Taylor movement.

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The Backward World of Menopause—And How to Finally Get It Right

Why is menopause the only hormone deficiency we fear instead of fix? In this head-slapping episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor runs through the most shockingly backward beliefs women are taught about menopause—from demonizing estrogen (the hormone that kept you feeling great for 40 years) to trusting fear, marketing, and “Dr. Google” over your own body. With humor, logic, and plenty of myth-busting, she shows you how to flip the script, think clearly, and manage menopause in a way that actually makes sense.

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Breast Cancer vs. Prostate Cancer – Why the Rules Aren’t the Same

Why does breast cancer spark fear, stigma, and drastic treatments, while prostate cancer—just as common—barely raises an eyebrow? In this striking finale to the breast cancer unit, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor compares the two diseases side-by-side and exposes the dramatic differences in hype, fear, treatment, and even dignity. From the fact that breast cancer and prostate cancer occur at nearly the same rate to the wildly different attitudes toward hormones, screening, and “watch and wait,” this episode will make you rethink everything you thought you knew. Eye-opening, thought-provoking, and a must-listen for anyone who wants the full story behind women’s health.

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Can you take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) if you’ve had breast cancer? Most women are told “absolutely not” — end of discussion. But in this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor opens the door to a much more nuanced and hopeful reality. She explains why a personalized risk vs benefit discussion trumps fear-based standards of care and how the decision is largely a matter of your comfort zone.  If you’re craving real facts, real options, and real quality of life after breast cancer, this is the tutorial you’ve been waiting for. 

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you. 

Life After Breast Cancer – Your Menopause, Your Freedom

Does having had breast cancer mean you’re banned from real menopause relief? Many women are told “you can’t” for the rest of their lives—no hormones, no options, no discussion. In this empowering episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor exposes the fear and stigma that trap survivors in “breast cancer prison” and explains why most women can safely explore a full range of menopause management choices. If you’ve ever felt stuck, restricted, or afraid to ask for better quality of life—this episode hands you the key to your freedom.

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Looking for a roadmap to successful menopause management? Dr. Taylor's new ebook, How to Win at Menopause: A Guide to Raising - and Winning- Your Game Your Way,  will bring confidence and clarity to your menopause journey. Avoid common pitfalls and learn to navigate a healthcare system that focuses more on disease than prevention, where many professionals lack the relevant education and/or the motivation to help you.