Category Archives: Women’s Health

HPV vaccine for the win!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

We now know that HPV (human papillomavirus) causes many different cancers. The HPV vaccine which is given to most preteens at 11-12 years of age can be given up to age 45. Studies have shown that patients view HPV vaccine … Continue reading →

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A New Option for Hot Flashes: Elinzanetant (Lynkuet)

Posted on November 25, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

I have some exciting news for women going through menopause: a new medicine called Elinzanetant has just been approved by the FDA to help treat hot flashes and night sweats. It is expected to be available November 2025 with an … Continue reading →

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The FDA Is Removing the Black Box Warning From Estrogen Products: What This Means for Women

Posted on November 18, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study reported increased risks of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, and heart disease in women taking combined estrogen + progestin. The media coverage was intense, and many women stopped hormone therapy overnight. In … Continue reading →

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Why So Many Women Don’t Ask for Help with Menopause — And Why They Should

Posted on November 4, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

What Is Menopause? Menopause is a natural part of aging. It usually happens between ages 45 and 60, when a woman’s ovaries stop making as much estrogen and periods stop. The definition of menopause is one year after the last … Continue reading →

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Understanding Menopause Health Disparities

Posted on October 23, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

I am loving the part of my practice where I care for peri- and menopausal women. I am acutely aware that every woman’s menopause experience is different. While menopause happens to all women, the way it feels can be very … Continue reading →

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Testosterone therapy for women: What you should know

Posted on September 17, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

I am a 30-year board-certified physician and Menopause Society certified physician. A lot of my patients are asking about testosterone… When people think of testosterone, they often think of it as a “male hormone.” But women also make small amounts … Continue reading →

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Breast Cancer Screening: What you need to know

Posted on August 19, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

Breast Cancer Screening: What You Need to KnowBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Finding it early can save lives. A mammogram is a special kind of X-ray that can show changes in breast tissue before … Continue reading →

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I am starting a menopause clinic!

Posted on February 19, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

I was tasked with making a brochure to market the new clinic. This new venture has come with lots of new experiences for me: passing the Menopause certification test, winning over “stakeholders,” making a business plan, teaching residents and medical … Continue reading →

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Will pap smears be a test of the past?

Posted on February 15, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg

Researchers are considering screening average-risk asymptomatic women for cervical cancer with only HPV testing. We now know that HPV, human papillomavirus is the virus that causes cells on the cervix to change from normal cells to cancer.  We used to … Continue reading →

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Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections. Who should be screened? What is the current treatment?

Posted on March 30, 2023 by drlesliegreenberg

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infections.  Who should be screened? What is the current treatment? Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections are the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US.  These bacteria often infect the mouth, urogenital and anorectal areas.  If unknown or … Continue reading →

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