‘Ask Barbie’ answers your topical questions on all things related to menopause. While Barbie can’t give answers to personal situations, as she would in a consultation, she is happy to give answers that help all her students and clients manage menopause.

Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Is It Possible to Have Too Much Estrogen:

Too much, or not enough? Make sure you're focus isn't misplaced!!
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: What are My Non-Hormonal Options for Menopause Management?

Understand what each option does so you can choose management options that work for you.
Ask Barbie: Can I take Progesterone Alone forr Menopause Management?

Ask Barbie: Can I Take Progesterone Alone for My Menopause Management?

Understand the role each hormone plays so you can choose management options that work for you.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Should I Take HRT if I Don’t Have Any Symptoms of Menopause?

Why a "silent" menopause free of "noisy" symptoms can actually be deadly.
Why is My Menopausal Vagina So Dry

Ask Barbie: What’s the Best Time to Start HRT for Menopause?

Timing is everything: choose yours wisely!
Why is My Menopausal Vagina So Dry

Ask Barbie: Why is My Menopausal Vagina so Dry? And What Can I Do About It??

Losing your Estradiol means losing your vagina. Here's how to save it.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: How Will I Recognize the Symptoms of Peri-Menopause?

Symptoms of peri-menopause fall into two categories. Know and watch out for them.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Is Early Menopause Linked to Dementia?

Let's talk about your brain and what happens to it when you lose estradiol, the estrogen produced by your ovaries.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: How Do I Find the Right Doctor to Prescribe HRT?

Why finding the right doctor to prescribe HRT is the most difficult part of managing your menopause, and how to do it.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Is it Ever Too Late to Start HRT