Category Archives: Women’s Health

Do you feel like you gush like a geyser when on your period? New medical help. . .

Posted on July 28, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) is common enough to cause 10 to 30% of women to seek a physician’s help. Often the bleeding is severe enough to affect social and emotional well-being. The current treatment options have been non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills … Continue reading →

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Recurrent yeast infections?

Posted on July 17, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have some women patients who fight frequent vaginal yeast infections. There is a 6 month regimen of medication that will help eradicate recurrent yeast infections. The definition of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis is at least four documented episodes within the … Continue reading →

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Does your New Year’s resolution resolve need a booster?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Over 13,000 women participated in a study which yielded some interesting information on what habits can increase or decrease your cancer risk . . . and by how much. In women with a family history of breast cancer, or “other … Continue reading →

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How often do YOU need a pap?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The Pap smear used to be done every year. . . guidelines have changed. Read on. . . We perform paps on women to screen for abnormal cells on the cervix. Cervical cancer is a disease of sexually active women, related to … Continue reading →

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Blood clots, a villainous term

Posted on May 26, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Blood clots in the large deep veins can be deadly. Avoid triggers and watch for symptoms to decrease your chance of getting them. Here are some tips. . . Suspicious symptoms for venous thromboembolism (VTE) are swelling in the leg with pain … Continue reading →

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Need help returning to work as a breastfeeding mom?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Know the benefits! Several studies show that breastfeeding helps individual families as well as employers– improved productivity and employee loyalty, enhanced public image of the employer, AND decreased absenteeism, health care costs, and employee turnover. Employers must provide “reasonable break time … Continue reading →

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Teens birthing babies tumbles to a record low.

Posted on May 12, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

This is something to celebrate! As a mother, I know that once you have a child your life (and your life’s pathway) are forever altered. And, you are forever tied to their father (hi, honey!). My teen patients and I … Continue reading →

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Endometriosis?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you have frequent pelvic pain? pain worse with your period? pain with intercourse? Endometriosis is a common gynecologic condition affecting women of childbearing age. My job is to the find the cause of that pain. Physical exam, blood work … Continue reading →

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What are the benefits to younger women getting mammograms?

Posted on March 6, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Annual mammograms decreased the risk of mastectomy in women aged 40-50 by half! 1138 women participated in a study and those who had a mammogram yearly were more likely to have a smaller, singular breast cancer. These women were able to … Continue reading →

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Study: Half of Men Had Genital HPV Infection : Family Practice News

Posted on March 3, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Few men have penile warts or are aware that 50% of them (regardless of age) have Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Let’s talk up abstinence, safe sex, HPV vaccine, condoms . . . and pap testing for women. Study: Half of Men Had Genital HPV … Continue reading →

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