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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
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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
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Understanding Menopause Health Disparities
I am loving the part of my practice where I care for peri- and menopausal women. I am acutely aware that every woman’s menopause experience is different. While menopause happens to all women, the way it feels can be very … Continue reading
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Testosterone therapy for women: What you should know
I am a 30-year board-certified physician and Menopause Society certified physician. A lot of my patients are asking about testosterone… When people think of testosterone, they often think of it as a “male hormone.” But women also make small amounts … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, hsdd, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, menopause and testosterone, should women get testosterone, testosterone in women, testosterone labs in women, testosterone libido, testosterone menopause, testosterone sex drive
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Kratom: What is it? And, lots of other details….
I attended a medical student presentation recently and learned some interesting facts about kratom. What is it?Kratom is a natural substance derived from the Mitragyna speciosa tree, native to Southeast Asia. Its main active compound is 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), an opioid. … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, kratom, kratom use, opioid, urine drug screen, what is kratom
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Sometimes I am asked by patients “What should I do with medication that I no longer need?” I tell them that pharmacies have specific days that they accept medications back. That time is soon! National Prescription Fall Take Back Day … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, medication issues
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Breast Cancer Screening: What you need to know
Breast Cancer Screening: What You Need to KnowBreast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women. Finding it early can save lives. A mammogram is a special kind of X-ray that can show changes in breast tissue before … Continue reading
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Colon Cancer Screening: Why starting at age 45 matters…
As a family physician, I want to share important news that could save lives. Recent research from the American Cancer Society shows that more people between ages 45 and 49 are getting screened for colon cancer! As a result, more … Continue reading
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Taking care of your heart during menopause: What every woman should know…
As a family doctor who is also a Menopause Society Certified Provider, I often talk with perimenopausal and menopausal women. This stage of life brings many changes, and it’s an important time to focus on your heart health. A new … Continue reading
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