Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD- Gynecologist in NYC for Yeast “Infections”

Doctor Steven R. Goldstein MD is a top Gynecologist in NYC, in practice for over 25 years. He is regarded as one of the nation’s top gynecologists and a pioneer in the field of Gynecologic Ultrasound. 

Many patients refer to a yeast “infection”. The use of the word “infection” implies that this is something that is caught or may even be contagious. This is totally not true. The vagina is a location where normally there are a significant number of bacteria as well as yeast forms that live in harmony with each other (medical term is symbiosis). If something upsets the normal balance, a patient may end up with overt symptoms (burning, itching, etc.) of such an imbalance. Thus Dr Goldstein, a highly rated NYC Gyn, prefers the term yeast “imbalance” 

How does this imbalance occur? The most common reason is the use of an antibiotic for some other reason such as sinus infection, urinary tract infection or indiscriminate use for common colds, where patients often feel that an antibiotic will make them well “sooner.” This kills some of the normal bacteria in the vagina and allows yeast forms to flourish. There is just a limited amount of glycogen and nutrients in the vagina and when some of the competition is eliminated, yeast forms will do quite well. That patient then ends up with overt signs of itch or burning with or without a significant amount of cottage cheese-like discharge. 

When medications such as intravaginal and oral medications, which will restore normal vaginal balance of bacteria and yeast are given to restore the normal balance and the patient feels symptoms have gone away, yeast forms are still there but in the normal harmonious balance with the normal bacteria. 

Dr Steven R. Goldstein, is a top Gynecologist in NYC, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine and a Past Chairman of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Section. He is also an  Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Visit the website of this top NYC Gyn at www.goldsteinmd.com to learn more about him or to schedule an appointment.