Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

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 opti...

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 benefit...

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 treatme...

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 advance...

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...

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 o...

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 throug...

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....

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 tr...

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 th...

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 foc...

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 fact...

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 t...

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-overlo...

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 in...

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’...

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 prote...

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 ris...

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 mat...

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....

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 epit...

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 c...

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 fu...

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...

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 epithe...