Monthly Archives: January 2026

Why Cervical Cancer Screening Still Matters — and How It’s Getting Better

Posted on January 21, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers! That is good news. But people still need to get screened. I teach medical students, and one lesson I share often is this: medicine changes as research results. What we learned … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Combination Hormonal Birth Control During Perimenopause

Posted on January 14, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

One common question I hear is: What are the benefits of combination hormonal birth control during perimenopause? Perimenopause is the time before menopause, when hormone levels change and periods can become irregular. Even though fertility is lower, pregnancy can still … Continue reading →

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Birth Control Needs during Perimenopause

Posted on January 6, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently attended a lecture about birth control needs for women in perimenopause. Perimenopause is characterized by wide hormone fluctuations and irregular menstrual cycles for 5 or more years preceding and lasts until 12 months of no-bleeding has been achieved. … Continue reading →

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