Tag Archives: estrogen

Understanding Estradiol Levels for Bone Health

Posted on July 1, 2026 by drlesliegreenberg

As a Menopause Society Certified Provider, I stay current with research and regularly attend webinars and conferences. There are many expert researchers and physicians discussing whether there is any need to check estradiol levels. This is in response to online … 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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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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Hormone Replacement Therapy (And the Alternatives)

Posted on October 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

When I started med school, estrogen was a panacea—beneficial for nearly every postmenopausal ailment: mood, heart and bone.  Then in 2002 the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trial was published.  This showed that combined estrogen with progesterone increased the risk of … Continue reading →

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