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.
“Cause” Versus “Risk” Versus “Association” Versus “Link”
What’s the difference between the words “cause,” “risk,” “association,” and “link”? If something puts you at greater risk for a disease, does…
“I’ll Believe It When I See It” (to air May 18, 2020)
Have you ever said, “I’ll believe it when I see it”? You probably say it when you don’t believe some statistic that differs from what you’ve witn…
Fear is a Difficult Thing to Erase or Reverse
Have you ever thought about the effect that fear has on your decision-making process? Would it shock you to learn that fear produces a state of paralysis…
Don’t Be Oblivious to the Obvious Aspects of Menopause
You know how we can sometimes be oblivious to the obvious things? Well, many women are oblivious to the most obvious aspects of menopause. In thi…
Similarities & Conflicts Between Menopause & Thyroid Disease
What do you know about thyroid disease? What do you know about the similarities between menopause and thyroid disease? Did you have any…
How Your Pregnancies Affect Your Menopause
Have you ever stopped to think how your pregnancies ... or lack thereof might affect your menopause? Did you even know that there was a connection between…
Osteoarthritis Versus Osteoporosis
Do you know the differences between osteoarthritis and osteoporosis? Are you sure? How about the differences in their symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and managem…
What Happens Socially at Menopause?
Guess what happens socially at menopause? Guess which hormone is responsible? And guess how many people are prepared for it? Don’t let what happens socially at me…
WHAM: What Gets Worse At Menopause?
When it comes to the things that get worse at menopause, the worst, by far, is your risks for certain diseases. There are six in particular. Do you know what they …
WHAM: What Gets Better At Menopause?
Women are always whining about all the negative aspects of menopause. But have you ever stopped to think about what gets better at menopause? There are actually q…
WHAM: What Disappears At Menopause?
Disappearing acts! Menopause is full of them. Disappearance of your periods is just the most obvious. There are a whole bunch of other things that aren’t as obviou…
: WHAM: What Appears At Menopause?
Menopause is like a magic trick; WHAM! All sorts of new things appear. From your head to your toes, things change in ways that you can’t even imagine. Listen to t…
What Gets Harder At Menopause?
Can you think of all the things that get harder at menopause? Anatomically harder, physically harder, socially harder, emotionally harder. There are all sorts of thin…
What Sags At Menopause?
We’ve all noticed that things start sagging at menopause. But what sags, and why? It all actually makes a lot of sense even though we don’t like it. This podcast on What Sag…
What Grows At Menopause?
Did you know that all sorts of things grow at menopause? Looking at them collectively can really open your eyes ... and help you manage your menopause. But growth can be d…
What Shrinks At Menopause?
How many things can you cite that undergo shrinkage at menopause? Some are visible; others are not. But some of the invisible things are the most important. Whether you can…
WHAM (What Happens At Menopause Series): What Dries Up At Menopause?
Have you ever thought of estrogen as one big oil can that lubricates multiple parts of your body? Well, you will after watching thi…
Can You Take HRT if You Have Endometriosis?
What if you have endometriosis when you consider taking HRT? What if you had endometriosis, but have had a hysterectomy? What if you want a hysterectomy so …
What is the Effect of Menopause on Endometriosis?
So, what happens to your endometriosis when you reach post-menopause? Does it disappear? Does it remain the same? Does it get worse? And how can you p…
What Is Endometriosis?
You’ve probably heard the term “Endometriosis.” But, as is all too common, you probably are unsure as to what it really means, or how it develops, or how it progresses. You’re …