Ovarian Cyst 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. Dr Goldstein is an Ovarian Cyst Specialist in NYC. 

 

Patients sometimes worry that an ovarian cyst may become cancerous and “want it out as soon as possible”. However all the non specific term “ovarian cyst” means is that there is a fluid filled structure within your ovary. Each month a healthy premenopausal patient forms a 2 ½ centimeter “cyst”, which is the dominant follicle prior to ovulation. If ovulation does not take place and this follicle enlarges, it becomes known as a “follicular cyst.”

 This “ovarian cyst” is not a tumor, benign or malignant, and does not require any medical procedure. It is very important to know that this structure will never become malignant (cancerous). This fluid filled structure in the ovaries is not the same as having a mass in the breast which may ultimately “cross the line” and become cancer.

 Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD, a top Gynecologist in NYC, can evaluate patients who have ovarian cysts with transvaginal ultrasounds and color doppler to distinguish whether there is anything truly suspicious other than just an ovarian cyst.

 At Dr Goldstein’s practice, patient care is the top priority. Dr Goldstein personally sees every patient from beginning to end of the visit. Dr Goldstein does not employ any Physician Assistants or ultrasound technicians because he personally performs all procedures and is with you from the beginning to the end of the visit.

 Dr Goldstein is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine, former Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at New York University Langone Medical Center and is considered one of the nation’s top doctors in gynecology.

 

 

If you need to see an ovarian cyst specialist inNYC, please contact Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD at www.goldsteinmd.com

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.

Osteoporosis Specialist in NYC on muscle mass and strength

 

 

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a top Osteoporosis Specialist in NYC and writes the Bone Health update for the OBG Management Journal. Dr. Goldstein has worked with thousands of women to help them through the menopause stage of life where many experience issues with bone health.

Dr. Goldstein believes patients’ bone health must be emphasized more than it has been in the past. Localized breast cancer carries a 5-year survival rate of 99%. By contrast, in this country, a hip fracture carries a mortality rate in the first year of 21%! Furthermore, approximately one-third of women who fracture their hip do NOT have osteoporosis. While the risk of hip fracture is greatest in women with osteoporosis, it is not absent in those without the condition.

The role of muscle mass, strength, and performance in bone health is a rapidly emerging topic. Dr. Goldstein, a leading osteoporosis specialist in NYC, will be writing more on this topic later this year.

A leading Gynecologist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the New York University School of Medicine, President of the International Menopause Society, a Certified Menopause Practitioner with The North American Menopause Society, a Certified Clinical Densitometrist, International Society of Clinical Densitometry and Co-Directory of Bone Densitometry and Body Composition, NYU Langone Medical Center.

Dr. Goldstein has worked with thousands of women to help them through the menopause stage of life and has a particular interest in bone health, preventing osteoporosis, diagnosing bone mass with bone density testing, and talking to his patients about fall prevention and balance exercise. Sarcopenia and its loss of muscle can be just as devastating to the elderly as loss of bone. Resistive exercises are important. Walking, biking, and cardiovascular machines are good for you but do not build muscle mass. Only resistive exercises and strength training can do so.

 

As a top osteoporosis specialist in NYC, Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD evaluates his patients’ bone health, particularly those who are menopausal.  He is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist, with the International Society of Clinical Densitometry. If you are menopausal and concerned about your bone and muscle health, schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldstein by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com