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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Sep 28, 2026 · 24:26
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…
Sep 21, 2026 · 15:34
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…
Sep 14, 2026 · 35:08
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…
Sep 7, 2026 · 15:09
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…
Aug 31, 2026 · 23:37
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,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 15:46
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…
Aug 17, 2026 · 22:39
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…
Aug 10, 2026 · 20:53
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…
Aug 3, 2026 · 13:41
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…
Jul 27, 2026 · 10:56
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…
Jul 20, 2026 · 18:22
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…
Jul 13, 2026 · 32:46
Can your reproductive choices really influence your risk of ovarian cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the connections between pregnancy,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 33:05
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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 33:05
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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 27:50
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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 27:01
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…
Jun 8, 2026 · 28:06
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 25:35
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…
May 25, 2026 · 21:16
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…
May 18, 2026 · 24:05
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…
May 11, 2026 · 30:47
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…
May 4, 2026 · 20:59
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 10:19
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 12:53
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 27:46
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,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 15:57
Can your mindset impact your cancer risk? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explores the surprising connection between psychological health and…
Mar 30, 2026 · 19:08
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…
Mar 23, 2026 · 15:20
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…
Mar 16, 2026 · 20:22
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…
Mar 9, 2026 · 17:45
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…
Mar 2, 2026 · 15:10
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 14:12
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.…
Feb 16, 2026 · 15:36
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 17:50
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 21:19
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…
Jan 26, 2026 · 13:10
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'…
Jan 19, 2026 · 14:35
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…
Jan 12, 2026 · 0:02
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 21:29
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.…
Dec 29, 2025 · 14:51
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…
Dec 22, 2025 · 17:15
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 20:14
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 13:33
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…
Dec 1, 2025
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?…
Nov 24, 2025 · 13:21
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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 23:57
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…
Nov 10, 2025 · 34:34
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'…
Nov 3, 2025 · 16:26
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…
Oct 27, 2025 · 18:45
Preventing Breast Cancer With Surgery – Is It Worth It? Some women at very high risk for breast cancer consider surgery before cancer ever appears. But what does that really…
Oct 20, 2025 · 28:45
Breast Cancer Prevention – Would You Take Chemo Without Cancer? In this bold and eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor explores a surprising question: should women…
Oct 13, 2025 · 13:22
The Truth About Herbs & Breast Cancer – One Root to Remember Can herbs really help prevent breast cancer—or is that just wishful thinking? 🌿 In this episode, Dr. Barbara…
Oct 6, 2025 · 19:23
Supplements & Breast Cancer – Is there a magic pill? Can vitamins and supplements actually lower your risk of breast cancer—or is it all hype? In this episode, Dr. Barbara…
Sep 29, 2025 · 9:34
Move Your Way to Lower Breast Cancer Risk Good news: when it comes to exercise and breast cancer prevention, there are no rules—you get to do what works for you ! 🚶♀️🏊♀️🧘 In…
Sep 22, 2025 · 14:19
The 3 Lifestyle Habits That Reject Breast Cancer You have more power over your breast cancer risk than you think. 💪 In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor shares the…
Sep 15, 2025
Boob Food – Eating to Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk What if changing what you eat could cut your breast cancer risk by more than half? 🌱 In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause'…
Sep 8, 2025 · 18:41
Worried about breast cancer? You’re not alone—but the reality may be far less frightening than you think. In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor discusses survival rates…
Sep 2, 2025 · 19:37
Breast Cancer Through the Ages & Stages – Have We Come Full Circle? From disfiguring radical mastectomies of the past to today’s aggressive combos of surgery, radiation, and…
Aug 25, 2025 · 20:59
Diagnosis of Breast Cancer – Why a Second Opinion Could Save You Getting a breast cancer diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming—but did you know it’s often based on just one…
Aug 18, 2025 · 20:08
Beyond Mammograms – Exploring Your Options Mammograms may be the gold standard, but they’re far from perfect. In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor unpacks the pros and…
Aug 11, 2025 · 23:24
The Great Mammogram Debate – What No One’s Telling You Are mammograms saving lives—or causing unnecessary fear? In this no-fluff, eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause'…
Aug 4, 2025 · 27:10
Mammogram Guidelines – Whose Rules Are You Following? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor pulls back the curtain on mammogram screening guidelines—who…
Jul 28, 2025 · 22:01
Radiologic Breast Exams – The 70% Solution In this essential episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor dives into radiologic breast exams—the method responsible for detecting 70%…
Jul 21, 2025 · 22:16
Clinical Breast Exam – What Your Doctor Does (and Doesn’t) In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor breaks down what a clinical breast exam entails—and how it compares to…
Jul 14, 2025 · 32:06
Self Breast Exam – How, When & What to Check In this detailed and essential episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor teaches you exactly how to perform a self breast exam—the…
Jul 7, 2025 · 21:00
Episode 390: Breast Inspection – The Key to Catching Cancer Early In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor introduces the three essential methods of breast…
Jun 30, 2025 · 17:07
Symptoms of Breast Cancer In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor reveals a surprising truth—most breast cancers have no early symptoms. She debunks common…
Jun 23, 2025 · 25:53
Grading & Staging Breast Cancer – Know the Hidden Dangers In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor breaks down the critical differences between grading and staging breast…
Jun 16, 2025 · 23:15
Red Lights, Green Lights – Understanding Breast Cancer Risk In today's episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor uses a simple analogy to explain the progression and prevention of…
Jun 9, 2025 · 19:01
The Pathology of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video #386) In this episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor demystifies the process of how normal breast cells become cancerous. Using…
Jun 2, 2025 · 26:14
Does HRT Cause Breast Cancer? In this episode, the last of seven tutorials focused on HRT and breast cancer, we put hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on trial to answer the…
May 26, 2025 · 25:42
The WHI Findings on Breast Cancer (Liar Liar Breasts on Fire) In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor exposes the flawed science and media-driven hysteria…
May 19, 2025 · 26:33
Is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) really linked to breast cancer? In this episode, Dr. Barbara "Menopause" Taylor walks us through over a century of research—from early case…
May 12, 2025 · 31:21
After a small hiatus we're back and picking up where we left off! In this episode of Menopause Management , Dr. Barbara Taylor dives deep into one of the most debated questions…
Oct 7, 2024 · 24:41
Does Progestogen Cause Breast Cancer? (YouTube Video # 381) Alright, if, based on last week’s podcast, estrogen does not cause breast cancer, could it be that progestogen causes…
Sep 30, 2024 · 23:49
Does Estrogen Cause Breast Cancer? (YouTube Video # 380) How would you answer if someone posed the question, “Does estrogen cause breast cancer”? Would you have a ready answer?…
Sep 23, 2024 · 26:12
Difficulties in Determining if Estrogen, Progestogen, or Both Cause Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 379) Do you have any idea how difficult it is to determine if estrogen,…
Sep 16, 2024 · 24:03
) Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tools (YouTube Video # 378) Have you ever heard of a “breast cancer risk assessment tool”? Or perhaps you’ve heard of such things described as…
Sep 9, 2024 · 23:42
Diet & Lifestyle as Risk Factors for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 377) Do you know the diet and lifestyle risk factors for breast cancer? Do you know the specifics that make…
Sep 2, 2024 · 24:03
Dense Breasts as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 376) You’re probably familiar with the term “dense breasts.” You may even have dense breasts. And I’ve already…
Aug 26, 2024 · 24:22
Why Menstrual Cycles Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 385) So far, I’ve taught you that menstrual cycles are what increase your risk of breast cancer. But…
Aug 19, 2024 · 27:35
Reproductive Risk Factors for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 374) Did you know that your entire reproductive life affects your risk for Breast Cancer? When you started having…
Aug 12, 2024 · 23:42
Age as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 373) Everybody talks about the fact that your risk of breast cancer increases with age. But, what exactly do they mean by…
Aug 5, 2024 · 23:07
Family History as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 372) Everybody talks about their family history of breast cancer in terms of how it impacts their own risk for…
Jul 29, 2024 · 32:39
) Exposure to Intense Radiation as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 371) What do you know about radiation exposure in terms of its effect on your risk of breast…
Jul 22, 2024 · 22:47
Personal History of Cancer as a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 370) Do you know how having had a personal history of cancer affects your risk for breast cancer?…
Jul 15, 2024 · 32:21
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer (YouTube Video #369) If you had to list the risk factors of breast cancer, could you do it? How many would you put on your list? And how sure would…
Jul 8, 2024 · 23:15
Breast Cancer Genetic Mutations (YouTube Video # 368) How much do you know about the various breast cancer genetic mutations? How many are there? How do they differ? Do they all…
Jul 1, 2024 · 23:31
Hereditary vs Nonhereditary Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 367) Breast cancer can be hereditary or non-hereditary. And knowing how they differ is critical. This is especially…
Jun 24, 2024 · 23:17
“Risk” of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 366) I’m sure you’ve heard the word “risk.” But how much do you know about that word? How do you apply it when you hear about something…
Jun 17, 2024 · 23:34
The Cause of Breast Cancer (YouTube Video # 365) Do you know the true cause of breast cancer? Does anybody? What about all the people who say they know what caused their breast…
Jun 10, 2024 · 22:44
Breast Cancer Statistics (YouTube Video # 364) This video is all about breast cancer statistics … sort of. It’s really about all the things for which breast cancer is “first” or…
Jun 3, 2024 · 21:58
What Makes Breast Cancer “Cancer”? (YouTube Video # 363) How would you answer the question, “What makes breast cancer ‘cancer’?” Would you have a logical set of requirements that…
May 27, 2024 · 23:33
Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast (YouTube Video # 362) You’ve probably heard of “Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast.” Maybe you know it by its acronym “CIS.” But what do you really…
May 20, 2024 · 19:54
Not-Yet -Cancer Terms (YouTube Video 361) What if someone asked you to list all the terms you can think of that describe diseases that are “not-yet-cancers.” In other words, what…
May 13, 2024 · 22:56
Benign Breast Diseases (YouTube Video 360) Have you ever heard the term “benign breast diseases”? Do you know what constitutes a “benign breast disease”? Could you name some, ……
May 6, 2024 · 22:44
Dense and Fibrocystic Breasts (YouTube Video 359) You’ve probably heard the terms “dense breasts” and “fibrocystic breasts.” But do you know what each means? And can you explain…
Apr 29, 2024 · 22:24
) Breast Hormones and Their Roles (YouTube Video 358) Do you know which hormones constitute your “breast hormones”? Breast hormones are the hormones that act on your breasts in…
Apr 22, 2024 · 23:43
The Anatomical Evolution of Your Breasts Through the Ages (YouTube Video 357) In this unit on Breast Cancer, it will be critical for you to understand the normal evolutionary…
Apr 15, 2024 · 31:49
Anatomy of Your Breasts (YouTube Video 356) The first thing to understand in any conversation about Breast Cancer is the basic anatomy of your breasts. So this podcast tutorial…
Apr 8, 2024 · 1:20:53
Take Pause for Menopause (YouTube Video 355) Some women want quick-fixes for their menopause. Some even want this menopause education to be quick. But some things in life aren’t…
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