Tag Archives: hot flashes

A New Option for Hot Flashes: Elinzanetant (Lynkuet)

Posted on November 25, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

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 →

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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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Do you want a non-hormonal medication to treat hot flashes and night sweats?

Posted on October 7, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you want a non-hormonal medication to treat hot flashes and night sweats?  Veozah (fezolinetant) is an FDA-approved non-hormonal medication to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats.   Hot flashes and night sweats are common, and often … Continue reading →

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Family medicine question and answers…

Posted on November 14, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Do sterile gloves decrease wound infection rates (compared to clean nonsterile gloves) when minor skin surgery is done?  No.  Sterile and nonsterile gloves yield a comparable number of skin infections.  So, if your doctor wears clean nonsterile gloves while taking … Continue reading →

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Hypnosis for hot flashes? Hooray for complementary medicine.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Hypnosis may ease severe postmenopausal hot flashes. Five sessions reduced severity of postmenopausal hot flashes by 80%. Wow! This study had 184 women with moderate to severe hot flashes. Hot flash frequency and severity fell by 70% at 5 weeks … Continue reading →

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