Top New York City Gynecologist on Endometriosis: Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, a Top New York City Gynecologist, often sees patients who have a condition called endometriosis.

The exact cause of endometriosis is unknown and there are multiple theories. Endometriosis does not always show symptoms. There appears to be a higher incidence of endometriosis in women who are diagnosed with infertility and pelvic pain.

Endometriosis is the presence of endometrial tissue outside the endometrial cavity. These glands respond to cyclical hormones, thereby causing microscopic internal bleeding and pain during the course of the menstrual cycle. The ectopic tissue bleeds in episodes, causing inflammation, adhesions and scarring.

Endometriosis can occur in many forms, including the formation of cysts known as endometriomas (chocolate cysts), which typically develop in ovarian tissue. Endometriosis can also occur in the uterus with the propagation of endometrial glands into the myometrium, a condition known as Adenomyosis.

Endometriosis can also take the form of small deep implants of endometrial tissue in many different places in the body, including the wall of the bladder, the anterior abdominal wall, the bowel wall and the uterosacral ligaments, as well as other pelvic sites. Rarely endometriosis can occur in sites such as the lung, potentially causing hemoptysis.

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a Top New York City Gynecologist. He has been in private practice for over 25 years and 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.

Women experiencing painful periods or heavy bleeding during periods may schedule a consultation with Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com.