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 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.

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 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.

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 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.