Category Archives: osteoporosis

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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Osteoporosis and menopause: What you should know…

Posted on May 3, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Osteoporosis and menopause: What you should know… How common is osteoporosis?  Almost half of women older than 50 years will experience a fracture related to osteoporosis in their lifetimes.  These fractures often resulting in significant symptoms and impairment of function … Continue reading →

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Do your bones deserve a density screening?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

New update!  Federal recommendations provide more detail on when to screen women UNDER age 65 for osteoporosis.    Osteoporosis is when bones are less dense and therefore, are more likely to break, or fracture. White people are at higher risk of … Continue reading →

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