Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor
by Dr. Barbara Taylor, M.D.
Dr. Barbie Taylor, also known as “Menopause Taylor,” is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001 due to severe arthritis. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master’s in business at the time of her retirement (she’s a real nerd and loves school), her true passion has always been helping women.
Episodes
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PMOS Management Mistakes (YouTube Video #460)
What are the most common mistakes when managing PMOS? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor breaks down the errors that can affect women at every stage of life, from puberty and fertility to perimenopause and postmenopause. Using the analogy of a building with a crooked roof and a…
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The Effects of PMOS on Your Menopause (YouTube Video #459)
What does PMOS mean for your menopause—and why can the way you manage it decades earlier make such a difference? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explains how PMOS can affect women throughout their lives, with consequences that may become even more serious after menopause. From...
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Management and Treatment of PMOS (YouTube Video #458)
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…
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Diagnosis of PMOS (YouTube Video #457)
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...
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The 3 Hormonal Abnormalities of Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovary Syndrome (PMOS/PCOS)
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...
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What is PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS/PMOS)
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...
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The Women's Hell Ini-$h!t-ive and Diseases (YouTube Video #454)
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...
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Comparison of Heart, Bone, Brain, Breast, and Ovarian Density (YouTube Video #453)
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...
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Comparison of Gynecologic Cancers (YouTube Video #452)
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...
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Menopause Management After Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #450)
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.…
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Menopause Management After Risk-Reducing Surgery for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #449)
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.…
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Comparison of Options for Preventing Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #448)
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...
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Psychological Options for Preventing Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #447)
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...
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Exercise Options for Preventing Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #446)
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…
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Lifestyle Options for Preventing Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #445)
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,...
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Reproductive and Hormonal Options for Preventing Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #444)
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...
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Elective vs Opportunistic vs Risk-Reducing Gynecologic Surgeries (YouTube Video #443)
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...
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Prevention of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #442)
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...
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Pathology of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #441)
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…
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Prognosis of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #440)
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…
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Treatment of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #439)
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...
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Grading & Staging of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #438)
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,...
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Diagnosis of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #437)
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...
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Risk Assessment for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #436)
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…
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Screening for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #435)
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...
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Symptoms of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #434)
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...
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The Vicious Cycle of Risk Factors for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #433)
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…
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Flimsy, Flakey, Fakey Risk Factors for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #432)
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…
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Does Endometriosis Cause Cancer? (YouTube Video #431)
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...
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Psychological Risk Factors for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #430)
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…
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Inflammation as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #429)
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…
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Lifestyle as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #428)
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...
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Reproductive Risk Factors for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #427)
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…
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Personal Profile as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #426)
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…
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Family History as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #425)
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...
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Personal History as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #424)
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...
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Genetic Mutations for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #423)
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...
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Hereditary versus Non-hereditary Ovarian Cancers (YouTube Video #422)
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…
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Overview of Risk Factors for Various Epithelial Ovarian Cancers (YouTube Video #421)
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…
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Serious Statistics for Serous Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #420)
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…
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Different Kinds of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #419)
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...
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Three Types of Ovarian Cells and Three Origins of Ovarian Cancers (YouTube Video #418)
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...
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From Swell To Swelling - The Many Ways Your Ovaries Can Misbehave (YouTube Video #417)
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...
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The Anatomy of Your Ovaries (YouTube Video #416)
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...
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The Life Cycle of Your Ovaries (YouTube Video #415)
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...
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Your Ovaries as Egg and Hormone Factories
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...
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Your Ovaries as Conductors of Your Entire Reproductive Tract (YouTube Video #413)
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…
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The Story Behind This Menopause Taylor Business (YouTube Video #412)
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...
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Backwards Aspects of Menopause (YouTube Video #411)
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...
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Breast Cancer Compared to Prostate Cancer (YouTube Video #409)
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...
About this show
Dr. Barbie Taylor, also known as “Menopause Taylor,” is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist who retired from active practice in 2001 due to severe arthritis. Despite the fact that she had a law degree and a master’s in business at the time of her retirement (she’s a real nerd and loves school), her true passion has always been helping women.
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Dr. Barbara Taylor, M.D.