Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD - Top Gynecologist in NYC

As a top rated Gynecologist in NYC for over 25 years, Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD sees many patients with medical complaints related to heavy bleeding (menorrhagia). There are many normal and abnormal situations which may result in heavy menstrual bleeding.

For instance women with many children will see growth of the size of their uterus, which increases the surface area of the uterine lining. In this case bleeding may be heavy without there being any abnormality.

There is also a condition known as adenomyosis (endometriosis of the uterus or myometrium) which may result in heavy menstrual bleeding at certain times. Historically, heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) and painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) are the major symptoms of adenomyosis. This condition is benign.

Fibroids are also known to cause heavy bleeding at the proper time due to growth of the uterine cavity such that there is more surface area and heavy menstrual bleeding at the proper time.

The presence of uterine polyps in synchrony with the normal menstrual cycle can result in heavy menstrual bleeding at the appropriate time.

As a top New York City Gynecologist and an internationally renowned expert in Gynecologic Ultrasounds, Dr Goldstein uses painless, non-invasive procedures such as Transvaginal Ultrasounds and Sonohysterography to examine and diagnose patients with heavy bleeding. These procedures produce high resolution, clear of the uterus, uterine lining, the wall of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries which are used to make an accurate diagnosis.

Dr Steven R. Goldstein is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of medicine, Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. Thus as a Gynecologist in NYC who performs all transvaginal ultrasounds and Sonohysterograms personally, he possesses the skill and experience to diagnose and treat women with heavy menstrual bleeding conditions.

Women experiencing heavy menstrual bleeding may schedule a consultation with Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD, a top ranked Gynecologist in NYC. At Dr Goldstein’s office, patient care is catered to the patient and Dr Goldstein is the only medical personnel you will see on your visit as he attends to you from beginning to end, personally performing all examinations and procedures.