Category Archives: Women’s Health

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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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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