Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

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 organ systems rather than simply the ovaries.

Dr. Taylor examines the role of physical exams, hormone testing, pelvic ultrasound, and other diagnostic tools, revealing a striking gap between the many possible indicators of PMOS and its official diagnostic criteria. She explains why identifying PMOS early could help connect problems that otherwise appear unrelated—and why its effects can continue long after menopause.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 body: dermatologic, reproductive, and metabolic.

Dr. Taylor explains how excessive testosterone can cause acne, unwanted hair growth and hair loss; how persistently high LH and low progesterone can disrupt ovulation, periods and fertility; and how excess insulin contributes to metabolic problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and fatty liver disease. Together, these three hormonal pathways reveal why PMOS is much more than a condition involving ovarian cysts—and why understanding the whole picture matters.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 metabolic—and persist throughout a woman’s entire life.

With PCOS affecting around 10% of women, Dr. Taylor explores its wide-ranging effects, from irregular periods, infertility, acne and hair changes to diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and fatty liver disease. She explains why so many women may go undiagnosed and introduces the newer term PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome), arguing that understanding PCOS as a whole-body condition is essential.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 heart attack, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s, and breast cancer.

Dr. Taylor compares menopause management before and after the WHI, exploring how fear transformed HRT from a treatment focused on disease prevention into one primarily aimed at relieving severe symptoms. With her trademark “Women’s Hell Ini-$h!t-ive” perspective, she challenges the lasting impact of the study and explains why women need facts rather than fear when making decisions about menopause.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 cholesterol and bone mass to breast tissue and ovarian swellings.

The surprising part? High density can be protective for your heart, bones, and brain, but may increase risk in your breasts and ovaries. Dr. Taylor breaks down these seemingly contradictory relationships in a clear and memorable way, showing why understanding the right kind of density matters when it comes to your health.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 compares risk factors, genetics, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survival—highlighting where these cancers are similar and where they differ.

Dr. Taylor also challenges some of the assumptions and fear surrounding cancer, showing how comparison can put individual risks into perspective. If you want to connect the dots across the cancer series, this episode offers an engaging and memorable review.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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. She examines the complicated trade-offs between cancer recurrence, estrogen deficiency, long-term health, and quality of life—and explains why menopause management needs to be individualized.

Dr. Taylor also challenges the fear and assumptions that can shape menopause care after cancer, emphasizing that different types of ovarian cancer can carry very different considerations. Through the inspiring story of motivational speaker W. Mitchell, she offers a powerful perspective on moving forward after devastating setbacks and focusing on the choices and possibilities that remain.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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. Taylor explores whether women with genetic risks, family histories of cancer, or preventive surgeries face special restrictions—especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy. Challenging common fears and misconceptions, she explains why preventing one disease should not automatically limit your options for protecting your long-term health.

If you’ve ever wondered whether risk-reducing procedures come with hidden trade-offs, this episode offers a reassuring and thought-provoking look at the choices available after surgery.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 changes and psychological well-being.

Using the game of limbo as a metaphor, Dr. Taylor breaks down the numbers behind each approach, revealing which interventions offer the greatest protection and why some choices have a much bigger impact than others. She also explains why prevention is never one-size-fits-all and how individual risk factors shape the decisions women make.

If you've ever wondered how today’s choices can influence your future health, this episode offers a clear, practical guide to understanding which prevention strategies can help lower the odds of this devastating disease.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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. 

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 Don’t Get Ulcers, Dr. Taylor explains how the human tendency to bounce between overstimulation and emotional exhaustion can disrupt the body’s natural balance. She introduces the concept of homeostasis—the “straight line” our bodies crave—and offers a fresh perspective on the connection between mental well-being and physical health.

If modern life leaves you feeling like you’re constantly zigzagging between stress and burnout, this episode may change the way you think about balance, resilience, and what it really means to protect your health.

Visual learner? Find the corresponding Menopause Taylor YouTube video here. 

Click here to explore all of 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.