Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor
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
399 episodes
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—a...
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 t...
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.<...
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-reduc...
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 geneti...
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 ma...
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...
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 di...
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 ov...
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 frustratin...
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 ar...
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...
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 dow...
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 ...
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...
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 dev...
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 depressio...
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 ...
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 e...
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...
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 f...
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 betwee...
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, breas...
Genetic Mutations for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #423)
Genetic Mutations for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer — Beyond BRCAIn the ovarian cancer series, we’ve just separated hereditary from non-hereditary cancers. Now we dive into the specific genetic mutations that drive hereditary epit...
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 ovar...