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’ll discover why saturated animal fat, alcohol, and smoking act as “cancer enhancers,” and how even a sedentary lifestyle or higher BMI can raise your risk.

With her signature humor, Dr. Taylor shows that whether you’re a “party animal” or a “couch potato,” both extremes can lead to the same outcome.

By the end, you’ll see how your daily choices add up—and how shifting your lifestyle may be one of the most powerful ways to lower your risk.

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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.

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 protective role of hormonal birth control, which can reduce ovarian cancer risk by about 20% for every five years of use.

Along the way, she tackles confusing questions about infertility, menstrual timing, and the controversial debate around HRT.

By the end of the episode, you’ll see how the story of your own reproductive life—from your first period to menopause—can help explain your personal risk for epithelial ovarian cancer.

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.

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 risk. Dr. Taylor also explains a surprising finding: taller women have a slightly higher risk, with studies showing about a 7% increase for every two inches of height.

With epithelial ovarian cancer being primarily a disease of postmenopausal women, this episode can help you better understand your individual risk.

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.