Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

Dr. Barbara Taylor, M.D.
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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 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 for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  2. Jul 20

    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, 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 for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  3. Jul 13

    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 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 for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  4. Jul 6

    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 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 for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  5. Jun 29

    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 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 for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  6. Jun 22

    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 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.  Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  7. Jun 15

    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 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 for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

  8. Jun 8

    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 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.  Click here for more about one-on-one consultations and 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.

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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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