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Tag Archives: Family Medicine
Why Cervical Cancer Screening Still Matters — and How It’s Getting Better
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
Benefits of Combination Hormonal Birth Control During Perimenopause
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
Posted in contraception, menopause, menstrual issues, osteoporosis, Women's Health
Tagged benefits of contraception, benefits of perimenopausal contraception, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, perimenopause
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Birth Control Needs during Perimenopause
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
Posted in contraception, menopause, menstrual issues, osteoporosis, Women's Health
Tagged abortion, contraception, contraception in perimenopause, contraception in women over 40, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, health, menopause, Middle age abortion, older reproductive age contraception, perimenopause, wellness, What should I do for birth control in my 40s?, Women's Health
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Shingrix vaccine may lower dementia risk!
One important CDC-recommended adult vaccines is Shingrix. Shingles is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After you’ve had chickenpox, the virus stays asleep in your nerves and can “wake up” years later, causing a painful rash, nerve damage, … Continue reading
Posted in Brain, General Medicine- Adults, Vaccines
Tagged dementia, does shingrix hurt, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, how to avoid shingles, how to decrease dementia, how to not get dementia, neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, Reno doctor, Reno family physician, shingles, shingrix
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HPV vaccine for the win!
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
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, pap test, Pediatrics, Vaccines, Vaccines, Women's Health
Tagged cervical cancer, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, how to avoid cervical cancer, HPV, HPV vaccine, human papillomavirus, pap, Reno doctor, Reno family physician, STI, throat cancer, vaccine
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Can Probiotics Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women?
Can Probiotics Help Prevent Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women? Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are very common in women. Some women get UTIs over and over, even when they drink plenty of water and try to stay healthy. Because … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, premenopausal, premenopausal uti, probiotics, probiotics uti, Reno family physician
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A New Option for Hot Flashes: Elinzanetant (Lynkuet)
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
Posted in menopause, Women's Health
Tagged breast cancer, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, hot flashes, hot flashes with breast cancer, menopausal symptoms, night sweats, nonhormonal menopause treatment, nonhormonal treatment hot flashes, nonhormonal treatment of vasomotor symptoms, treatment of hot flashes, vasomotor symptoms
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The FDA Is Removing the Black Box Warning From Estrogen Products: What This Means for Women
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
Posted in menopause, Women's Health
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, estrogen risk, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, fda black box warning, menopause, menopause doctor, menopause hormone therapy, Reno menopause doctor
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A Healthy Mouth Can Protect your Heart and Blood Sugar
As a family doctor I believes that good health starts with the basics—what we eat, how we move, and yes, how we care for our teeth and gums. I ask every patient at their wellness visit who they see for … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, oral health
Tagged cardiovascular, dental health, dentist, diabetes, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, gum disease, gum disease and diabetes, periodontal, periodontal disease, preventive dental
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Why So Many Women Don’t Ask for Help with Menopause — And Why They Should
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
Posted in menopause, Women's Health
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, estrogen, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, health, menopausal symptoms, menopause, menopause doctor, menopause help, perimenopause, wellness, Women's Health
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