Menopause Specialist in NYC - Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD

Doctor Steven R. Goldstein MD is one of the nation’s top gynecologists in practice for over 25 years. He is a Menopause Specialist in NYC, a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, President of the International Menopause Society, and a past President of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Over decades of private practice, Dr. Goldstein has worked with thousands of women in menopause or approaching menopause to better understand their bodies and the changes they are experiencing. Dr. Goldstein explains to his patients the symptoms and the changes their body is going through, and the fact that the symptoms they are experiencing are due to the reduction of the hormones Estrogen and Progesterone experienced during menopause.  When women’s bodies stop producing Estrogen and Progesterone naturally (due to age, menopause, or other factors) there are symptoms that arise such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, foggy memory, mood swings, night sweats, vaginal dryness, free-floating anxiety and more. Of these, vaginal dryness and hot flashes are the two main symptoms of a lack of Estrogen. Vaginal dryness is also the reason for painful sex during menopause.

 

As a Menopause Specialist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein is an expert at treatment options for menopause such as hormone replacement therapy. This is not a “one size fits all” approach, but rather an approach where Dr. Goldstein tailors to the need of the patient. Depending on the severity of symptoms, pills, patches or creams can be prescribed that will give the patient estrogen synthetically.

The amount of estrogen given is not at a full replacement dosage, but just a fraction of the amount of estrogen that the ovaries usually produce. However, it is enough to alleviate two of the major symptoms of a lack of estrogen that prompt a visit to the gynecologist – hot flashes and vaginal dryness.

In the book “The Estrogen Alternative”, Doctor Goldstein was the first to outline the options and benefits to women interested in synthetic hormones, that is, Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) for hormone replacement therapy. SERMs are developed by pharmaceutical companies and have gone through clinical trials showing safety and efficacy. They are FDA approved and are prepared to address specific symptoms.

 

If you are approaching menopause or in menopause, schedule a consultation with Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, an expert Menopause Specialist in NYC, by visiting https://www.goldsteinmd.com/

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Specialist in NYC - Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD

 

Doctor Steven R. Goldstein MD, an Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Specialist in NYC sees patients present with abnormal bleeding. Unfortunately, many of these women are told they need a Dilation and Curettage (D&C) to find the cause of their abnormal bleeding. A D&C involves dilation of the cervix and then scraping of the endometrial lining of the uterus.

This is a painful, costly procedure with associated   risks and requires anaesthesia. Even worse is the fact that three fourths of these operations turn up nothing and turn out to be totally unnecessary.

Furthermore, many women fear that they may have cancer because of abnormal bleeding. However, abnormal uterine bleeding can occur for many reasons - uterine polyps, fibroids, miscarriage, the onset of menopause, hormonal imbalances and not just cancer.

As an abnormal uterine bleeding specialist in New York, Dr. Goldstein uses painless, non-invasive transvaginal ultrasounds (Vaginal Sonograms) and Sonohysterograpy performed right in his office within a few minutes to determine the cause of any abnormal uterine bleeding.

 In some cases, abnormal bleeding may also occur from cancer or hyperplasia (pre-cancer).

Even in this case, vaginal probe ultrasounds and fluid enhanced Sonohysterography can eliminate the need for almost all diagnostic D&Cs and the pain, cost, and risks associated with them.

Using the clear, high-resolution images provided by non-invasive Sonohysterography or Vaginal Sonograms, Dr. Goldstein is able to isolate the cause of the abnormal uterine bleeding.

For instance, examination of the high-resolution images of the uterine lining may show that the bleeding is due to a hormonal imbalance. Without progesterone, unopposed estrogen can cause heavy, spotty bleeding.

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is one of the nation’s top Obstetricians and Gynecologists and an Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Specialist in NYC. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York School of Medicine and is a past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. He is considered one of the nation’s top doctors in Gynecology and is an internationally recognized expert in gynecological ultrasound and imaging.

It is of note that Dr. Goldstein does every single transvaginal ultrasound or Sonohysterogram himself. He does not “outsource” this to a technician. Dr. Goldstein looks not only at the high-resolution images, but is a skilled operator who knows what he wants to see on the screen and how to get there. He is also able to show the patient exactly what the issue is.

Dr. Goldstein is one of the most highly regarded individuals in the field of gynecologic ultrasound.

Dr. Goldstein is also one of the most sought-after Abnormal uterine bleeding specialists in New York for women suffering from abnormal bleeding. He also screens women for ovarian and cervical cancer.

If you are a woman suffering from abnormal uterine bleeding and need to determine whether it is from a cancerous condition, or if you need ovarian and cervical cancer screening, contact Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, an abnormal uterine bleeding specialist in New York for an appointment.