Welcome to ‘Ask Barbie’

My ‘Ask Barbie’ videos answer your burning, topical questions on all things related to menopause. You can read the transcripts below, and find a link to the video at the bottom of each post.

Although I can’t give you an answer to a personal medical issue, I draw on my experience as an obstetrician and gynecological surgeon to give answers to the most important—and topical— questions on menopause and reproductive health, to help all my students.

Browse my previous ‘Ask Barbie’ answers below, and send me your own question for consideration using our contact form. I publish my videos on YouTube and notify my newsletter subscribers as soon as they go online.

Go right ahead — if you have a burning question, send it in!

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

Ask Barbie: Why Can’t I Use Sex Hormone Labs to Get my HRT Dosage Right?

Ask Barbie: Risks for Blood Clots and Oral-vs–Transdermal Estrogen

Ask Barbie: What are the Causes and Cures for Hair Loss at Menopause?

Hair loss during menopause is distressing. Here, I show you how to choose the right treatment so you don't lose even more!
Ask Barbie: Risks for Blood Clots and Oral-vs–Transdermal Estrogen

Ask Barbie: Why Do I Have Joint Pain at Menopause, and How Can I Manage It?

Don't take "safer, more effective, natural, or synthetic" at face value. Here's your homework!
Ask Barbie: Risks for Blood Clots and Oral-vs–Transdermal Estrogen

Ask Barbie: What Are “Bio-identical” Hormones?

Don't take "safer, more effective, natural, or synthetic" at face value. Here's your homework!
Ask Barbie: Risks for Blood Clots and Oral-vs–Transdermal Estrogen

Ask Barbie: Which has the Higher Risk of Causing Blood Clots: Oral Estrogen or Transdermal Estrogen?

Make sure you know what your OWN risks for blood clots are before making life-changing decisions!
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Why Did the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) Lie About HRT for Menopause?

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Ever since the WHI became known to the public, it's influenced everything about HRT for menopause. In so doing, it has ruined millions of women’s lives.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: What’s the Difference Between Gradual and Sudden Post-Menopause?

It’s so important for you to know the difference between the two types of post-menopause, and the difference it makes to you.
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Can I take HRT for a Long Time? If Not, When Should I Stop?

“Lowest dosage, shortest duration?” Get the facts here!
Ask Barbie! Barbara Taylor MD's Q&A addressing your burning questions about Menopause

Ask Barbie: Is Meno-Rage a Real Thing?

It's simple: when your hormones are unstable, so are your moods. Find out why.
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!!