Category Archives: Women’s Health

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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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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Does taking hormones make you feel “hormonal?”

Posted on February 6, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Imagine that taking hormones is like a cavemen getting clubbed over the head. . . . the hormones have to take over the body’s hormone system.  Here are some side effects to expect. . .and a hint of how long to … Continue reading →

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Mammograms. No big deal. Just get one.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

There is no controversy that women aged 50 to 69 need screening mammography.  The question is whether women older and younger benefit. Studies have estimated that mammography detects about 75% of breast cancers in women in their 40s, compared to … Continue reading →

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Menopause

Posted on November 10, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I went to a ‘Menopause The Musical’  a few years ago: utterly hysterical. It may only be funny onstage. I have seen two patients this week in their 40s who have all the symptoms. . . including a little denial. … Continue reading →

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When should women have their first pap?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Common question. New guidelines. Let me share. . .ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology)  released a position statement delaying pap screening in adolescents. A pap is now suggested at age 21 unless the patient has HIV or a weak immune system … Continue reading →

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Vaginal bleeding. . . not routine dinner conversation. . .

Posted on September 22, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I am asked routinely how to help decrease vaginal bleeding.   Every woman bleeds a different amount.  It is only concerning when it becomes a social problem or when the amount changes significantly.    When a teen starts to have a … Continue reading →

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Pelvic pain in women

Posted on September 18, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I care for a lot of women.  Many present with pelvic pain.  This is a challenging diagnosis because symptoms and signs are vague and hard to tease out.  I was taught to always rule out the urgent life-threatening conditions first. Ectopic … Continue reading →

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