Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

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 burning question: Does it cause breast cancer? Dr. Barbara 'Menopause' Taylor carefully walks us through six scientific tests of causation—consistency, dosage, hormone type, persistence, cancer type, and timing—to separate fact from fear. Tune in for a clear, evidence-based breakdown that challenges public misconceptions and empowers you to form your own educated opinion.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.

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 surrounding the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and breast cancer. She breaks down how the WHI's design, data manipulation, and misrepresentation of risk fueled widespread fear and misinformation that continues to affect menopausal women today. With sharp analysis and passionate delivery, Dr. Taylor dismantles the myth that HRT causes breast cancer and sets the record straight with the truth you were never told.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.

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 reports to flawed modern studies—and explains how misinformation has shaped public perception. Learn why most studies show no connection, and why critical thinking is essential for your health decisions. Don't miss this eye-opening look at the facts vs. the fear.

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 in women's health: do estrogen and progestogen, when taken together, cause breast cancer? Drawing on decades of research and a nuanced understanding of hormonal health, Dr. Taylor explores the role of natural hormones, menstrual history, pregnancy, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). She dispels common myths, explains the impact of cyclic vs. continuous regimens, and emphasizes that fluctuating hormone cycles—not hormones themselves—are the real concern. This episode is part of an in-depth series on breast cancer, designed to empower you with facts, not fear. Visual learner? Watch 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. 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.

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 breast cancer? What do the studies on women taking progestogens alone tell us about the role of progestogens in causing breast cancer? In this podcast, I'll help you discover the answer.

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? Would you fumble with the answer? Or would you possibly balk at the question itself?  In this podcast, I will lead you through a logical assessment for the answer. And you can decide for yourself.

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, progestogen, or both cause breast cancer? This is something that warrant a lot of consideration because it's at the root of some of the most confusion and fear in the world of breast cancer. So, in this podcast, I will set the stage for our analysis for discovering the answer. 

)    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 “breast cancer risk assessment models.” Well regardless of whether you have or haven't heard of them, you need to know that they exist. Beyond that, you need to know that there are many of them, and that they do not agree with one another in terms of your risk for breast cancer. So listen to this podcast to learn their capabilities and limitations in terms of assessing your risk for breast cancer.

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 them risk factors? And what about how much they each increase your risk for breast cancer? You see, in order to make use of the list of risk factors, you have to know more than just the fact that something is on the list, especially when it comes to diet and lifestyle risk factors. In this podcast, I'll give you the specifics.

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 taught you that dense breasts are a risk factor for breast cancer. But do you know why they are? Can you think of any logical reason that more of a normal part of your breast anatomy would put you at greater risk of breast cancer? That's what I'll address in this podcast.  

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 have you ever wondered why that is? How can it be that merely having menstrual cycles increases your risk of breast cancer? What else is going on when you have menstrual cycles? In this podcast, I'll make it all crystal clear.

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 periods and when you stopped having periods. When you first got pregnant and how many times you were pregnant. Even your breastfeeding history affects your risk of breast cancer. Ahh, but precisely how does each of these things exert an effect? That's what you'll learn in this podcast.

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 that? Or do they even know what they mean by that? It turns out that the statement “Your risk of breast cancer increases with age” does not mean what you think it means. And you would never understand its true meaning without watching hearing this podcast.

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 breast cancer. But few are accurate in what they say. There are very specific relatives who have an impact on your risk for breast cancer. But the fear associated with this disease has induce massive extrapolations of the facts. In this podcast, I will delineate the true impact of family history on your risk of breast cancer.

) 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 cancer? What kind of radiation poses a threat? How much radiation constitutes a risk? How long after radiation exposure do you have the increased risk for breast cancer. These are all questions I'll address in this podcast. Knowing these specifics can help you focus on radiation that matters and relax about radiation that doesn't.   

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? Does any cancer in any organ count? Or does it pertain only to gynecologic cancers? And does it include both hereditary cancers and non-hereditary cancers, or just one or the other? You need to know! And if you listen to this podcast, you will.

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 you be of their accuracy as a known risk factor for breast cancer? With all the hype and scare tactics of our time, most women would exclude some of the known risk factors and include some that are not known risk factors. In this 

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 carry the same degree of risk? There's more to know that you realize. I'll address all these things in this podcast … and more.

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 true with the rampant fear of breast cancer that blurs the lines between them more and more. In this podcast, I'll take you through all the factors that distinguish hereditary breast cancer from non-hereditary breast cancer.

“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 increasing or decreasing your chance of getting breast cancer? It is so much more than just a simple definition. And in this podcast, I will take you through the nine principles pertinent to “risk.” You'll never think of it the same way again.

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 cancer? Do they have the answer? In this podcast, I'll address the cause of breast cancer honestly.

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 “most.” They span the gamut. And it's really worth your while to know the ways in which breast cancer surpasses all other cancers. In this podcast, I'll present them all.

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 it met I order to deserve the designation “cancer”? Or would you realize that you've never even thought about it before. If you've never even thought about it before, you're normal. But you're also vulnerable for labeling disease that are not breast cancer as breast cancer. This podcast will ensure that you know what makes breast cancer “cancer.”

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 know about it? What is it? Could you explain it to someone if you had to? Well, after listening this podcast, you'll understand it, be able to explain it, and be dumbfounded by it all at the same time. 

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 constitutes an entity that has the potential to become cancer, but is not yet cancer? The reason this is important is because the label for any disease in terms of its cancer or not-yet-cancer status dictates treatment, and even stigma. So this podcast will present the not-yet-cancer terms that will keep you from assuming something is cancer when it isn't

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, … or even one? If you don't know anything about what constitutes a benign breast disease, how in the world can you learn what constitutes a malignant breast disease? In this podcast, I'll present the benign breast diseases so that you'll be able to contrast them with the malignant ones we'll get to in future podcasts.

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 them in an anatomical way? Are they the same thing? Or do they differ somehow? Well, these are the topics of this podcast tutorial.

) 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 some way to enable them to perform their functions. So, what are they? Eenie, meenie, mighty mo? No, they aren't the ones. This podcast will teach you what they are and what each one does to your breasts.

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 anatomical changes of your breasts as you age. In this podcast tutorial, I will describe chronologically how your breasts evolve from puberty to pregnancy to breastfeeding to menopause.

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 will explain basic breast anatomy in a way you've never imagined it before. There will be nothing boring abut it. And it will form the foundation of the entire unit on Breast Cancer. 

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 quick … like the menopausal part of your life that will last for about 40 to 50 years. In this podcast tutorial, I'll explain why you should take pause for menopause

The Uterus & Cervix: One Organ; Two Very Different Cancers (YouTube Video 354) Here we are at the end of the units on endometrial uterine cancer and cervical cancer. And now it's time to reflect upon the fact that your uterus and cervix are part of the same organ. But, alas, the cancers that develop in the two are very different. In this podcast, I'll shed light on the differences and similarities between endometrial uterine cancer and cervical cancer. You'll find it interesting, I'm sure.

Menopause Management After Cervical Cancer (YouTube Video 353) airing on March 25, 2024 So what if you've had cervical cancer, treated it, and cured it. What now? How does the fact that you had cervical cancer affect your menopause management? Are there certain options that are no longer available to you? Or does your history of cervical cancer have no impact at all on your management options? Perhaps, it's somewhere in between these extremes. If you listen to this podcast, you won't have to wonder.

Prevention of Cervical Cancer With the HPV Vaccine (YouTube Video 352) There are pro-vaccers and there are anti-vaccers. And that is pertinent to the fact that Cervical Cancer is one of the very few cancers for which we actually have a vaccine to prevent infection with the virus that causes it in the first place. Depending on whether you're a por-vaccer or an anti-vaccer, you may or may not view that as a good thing. Either way, you should listen to this podcast to get all the facts. Then you can lean whichever way is your way.

Prognosis of Cervical Cancer & Pre-Cancer (YouTube Video 351)  What if you had to predict the 5-year survival rates for each stage of cervical cancer? Would you have any idea about that at all? How would the survival rates for cervical cancer compare to those for endometrial uterine or breast cancer? And what about the survival rates for cervical pre-cancer? This podcast will give you all this information. And some of it will shock you.

Treatment of Cervical Cancer & Pre-Cancer (YouTube Video 350)  You're probably not accustomed to hearing much about cervical cancer. So you may not have ever heard anything about treatment for cervical cancer. On the other hand, you've probably heard quite a bit about treatment for cervical pre-cancer. In this podcast, I'll explain the treatments for each stage of the progression for cervical pre-cancer and every stage of cervical cancer. And you'll be shocked at what you learn.

Grading & Staging of Cervical Cancer (YouTube Video 349 So, what happens if you get a diagnosis of cervical cancer? Then what? Well, that's where grading and staging come in. These are ranking systems that designate the degree Tune in to this podcast to make it all simple.

Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer & Pre-Cancer (YouTube Video 348 I've taught you about how to do screening tests for cervical cancer and pre-cancer, but no screening test gives you an actual verified diagnosis. So, do you know how your doctor makes the actual diagnosis of cervical cancer or pre-cancer? You certainly wouldn't want to surge ahead with treatment unless you were sure of the precise diagnosis, now, would you? In this podcast, I'll address all this. And, like an actual diagnosis, that will take away all the guesswork.

Screening With Pap Smears versus Screening With HPV Tests (YouTube Video 347 We used to all get an annual pap smear to screen for cervical cancer and never stop doing so. Now you hear about guidelines that recommend a pap only every 3 years, or discontinuing pap screening at some point. You even hear about using a different screening test altogether, and getting it even less frequently than three-year intervals. What's going on? Why all these changes? In this podcast, I'll explain all these things, and let you decide what's best for YOU.

Cause of Cervical Cancer  (YouTube Video 346) - Do you know the actual cause of cervical cancer? In previous podcasts, I've taught you about all the risk factors for it. But cause and risk factors are not one and the same. And, while it may see like I got the cart before the horse by teaching you about the risk factors first and the cause second, that's precisely how it happened historically. Listen to this podcast to learn the true cause of cervical cancer.

Screening for Cervical Cancer  (YouTube Video 345) - You are probably somewhat familiar with the common “pap smear” screening test for cervical cancer. In fact, you've probably had your fair share of them during your annual gynecologic exams. But, do you know anything about the history of the pap smear? And do you understand why it's a success story among screening tests? In this podcast, I'll teach you all these things. I think you'll find it extremely interesting.

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer  (YouTube Video 344) - Time to talk about the symptoms of cervical cancer! Go ahead, tell me what they are. And tell me which constitute early symptoms versus those that constitute late symptoms. … What? You aren't sure? Well, that's precisely the kind of thing that sets you up for missing the diagnosis early, or altogether. To prevent that, all you have to do is listen to this podcast.

Pathology of Cervical Cancer  (YouTube Video 343)  Understanding how a cancer becomes a cancer is critical to your understanding of that cancer. And all cancers do not develop in the same way. In this podcast, I'll walk you through the process of how a cervical cancer develops. And that will set the stage for everything else you learn about cervical cancer.

Anatomy of the Cervix & Cervical Cancer (YouTube Video 342) - What if you had to describe and explain the anatomy of your cervix? Could you do it? Would you be able to think of an analogy for the appearance of your cervix? And what about how it functions? More importantly, would you be able to cite the specific part of the cervix that is at the crux of cervical cancer? Well, I'll do all these things in this podcast tutorial. All you have to do is listen to it.

How to Know if You're at Risk for Cervical Cancer (YouTube video # 341) Do you know the risk factors for cervical cancer? If not, how are you going to know if you need to prevent it? Knowing the risk factors for any cancer is critical to your ability to prevent it. And if you discover that you really aren't at significant risk for it, that's one fewer item on your list of concerns. Listen to this podcast to learn the risk factors for cervical cancer.

Cervical Cancer … Compared to Endometrial Uterine Cancer (YouTube video # 340) What if you had to compare cervical cancer and endometrial uterine cancer? Could you? Your cervix is actually connected to … and a part of … your uterus. But does that mean the cancers of the two sites are similar? In this podcast tutorial, I'll begin our unit on cervical cancer by contrasting and comparing it to endometrial uterine cancer. Their differences and similarities might surprise you.

Menopause Management After Endometrial Uterine Cancer (YouTube video # 339) What if you've already had endometrial uterine cancer and you still need to manage your menopause? What options are available to you in that circumstance? Would there be certain options that are prohibited? Or would you be able to manage your menopause as you please? I'll tell you in this podcast.

Mechanical Options for Preventing Endometrial Uterine Cancer (YouTube video # 338) What if you needed or wanted to rely on a “mechanical” option for preventing endometrial uterine cancer? Would you know what's available to you? And would you know how those options differ in terms of the actual process of using them or their efficacy? In this podcast tutorial, I'll reach into my toolkit and show you all the mechanical options to bring you up to speed.

HRT Dosages for Preventing Endometrial Uterine Cancer (YouTube video # 337) If you decide to use HRT to prevent Endometrial Uterine Cancer, do you know the dosages of estrogen and progestogen to take? Do you know what dictates those dosages? Does it matter whether your goal is to just prevent endometrial uterine cancer versus prevent the diseases due to estrogen deficiency? This podcast tutorial will explain it all.

HRT Regimens for Preventing Endometrial Uterine Cancer (YouTube Video # 326) If you choose to use hormone replacement for preventing endometrial uterine cancer, you have to know about the different regimens for doing so. In this video tutorial, I'll make sure you do. This is an ultra-critical aspect of your management.

) Herbal Options for Preventing Endometrial Uterine Cancer (YouTube Video # 325)  What if your preference is to use herbal options for preventing endometrial uterine cancer? Would you know which raw herbs to use? And would you know how to assess the herbs in the manufactured products you find on store shelves? A balance between estrogen and progesterone is the absolute most critical requirement for success. You'll need to listen to this podcast to ensure you understand how to accomplish that.