Personal Profile as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #426)

MAR 9, 202617 MIN
Menopause Management - Dr. Barbie Taylor

Personal Profile as a Risk Factor for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer (YouTube Video #426)

MAR 9, 202617 MIN

Description

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.