Tag Archives: STI

HPV vaccine for the win!

Posted on December 9, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

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 →

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Who should get screened for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

Posted on January 12, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

 It depends on your age… The US Preventive Services Task Force is the organization that reviews the most cost-effective, efficient treatments. They suggest that all sexually active women, ages 24 or younger, should be screened for both gonorrhea and chlamydia.   … Continue reading →

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Need sexually transmitted infection screening?

Posted on May 21, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

If you are a sexually active woman under the age of 24 you most likely need STD screening.  A federal task force is suggesting that STD screening should be regularly done in all American women who are sexually active.  Gonorrhea … Continue reading →

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Gonorrhea. The G word.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Nuts-and-bolts about gonorrhea. Sexually transmitted. Symptoms are different for men and women.  For men, the most common symptom is pain with urination.  In women, less than ½ have symptoms.  When present, symptoms are vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse. 10 … Continue reading →

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Are those lesions down there. . . herpes? Gulp!

Posted on February 1, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I saw a patient this week.  Bright, engaging, and single. . . . she admits how dirty she feels since genital herpes was diagnosed.  “Good people get this!”  I tell her.  And, indeed it is true.  In a population-based cross-sectional … Continue reading →

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