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If you are a woman approaching menopause, menopausal, or post menopausal, then welcome to this section of Dr Goldstein’s site to help you with your journey through the Menopause Stage of life. It is important that you know Menopause is not a disease, but a stage of life that you will pass through. Each woman is different, so each Menopause experience is unique. Not all have the same symptoms (though some symptoms are very common), and each woman has different challenges.

The articles and videos in this section provide information on symptoms, treatments, myths and realities about coping with the menopause stage of life.

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein, a Certified Menopause Practitioner and a past President of both The Menopause Society and the International Menopause Society. Dr Goldstein is also a practicing physician in NYC for over 35 years.

Dr Goldstein, hopes you find these articles and videos informative and helpful. More information is available at

Resources

Why “Bioidentical” Hormone Therapy Is a Misnomer: What You Need to Know

For many women, the journey through perimenopause and menopause can feel like navigating uncharted waters. The hormonal shifts bring a host of challenging symptoms, from hot flashes and night sweats to mood swings and vaginal dryness. In the search for...

Important Information about a recent Study on Breast Cancer Reduction

The latest on HRT and Breast Cancer Reduction from Dr Steven R. Goldstein, a Menopause Specialist in NYC. You would have to be living under a rock not to realize that there has been an explosion in interest in the...

TESTOSTERONE THERAPY FOR WOMEN: MYTHS AND REALITIES

Dr Steven R. Goldstein, a Menopause Specialist NYC, is a past President of the International Menopause Society, The Menopause Society, and is a Certified Menopause Practitioner. Dr Goldstein has seen a noticeable rise in interest for the use of testosterone...

Menopause, Perimenopause is having a moment

Dr Steven R. Goldstein is a Menopause Specialist in NYC. He is a Certified Menopause Practitioner, a past President of the International Menopause Society, and the author of several books on Menopause. Thirteen years ago, when I was president of...

PUBLIC LACK OF AWARENESS CONCERNING BLEEDING AFTER MENOPAUSE

PUBLIC LACK OF AWARENESS CONCERNING BLEEDING AFTER MENOPAUSE From Dr. Steven R. Goldstein, Menopause Specialist in NYC A recent study published in the journal Menopause, entitled “Public Awareness and Provider Counseling Regarding Postmenopausal Bleeding as a Symptom of Endometrial...

Specialist for Premature Ovarian Failure and Premature Ovarian Insufficency

Dr Steven R. Goldstein is a Menopause Specialist in NYC and one of the nation’s leading gynecologists. In private practice for over 25 years, Dr Goldstein has treated many patients with early menopause, and is a specialist for Premature Ovarian...

Perimenopausal Bleeding or Spotting

Dr Steven R. Goldstein is one of the world's top experts on the science of Perimenopause, one of America's leading Gynecologists and a tenured Professor at New York . He is a nationally recognized Menopause expert and a tenured Professor...

The Burden of Osteoporosis, Poor Bone Health, and Fragility Fractures – Dr Steven R. Goldstein

Bone Health is more than just Osteoporosis In my office almost all women are cognizant of breast health, have a great fear of breast cancer, and for the most part are attuned to the importance of competent periodic breast imaging…...

Update from World Congress of the International Menopause Society

To my patients, I am writing this email blast from Lisbon, Portugal where the 18th World Congress of the International Menopause Society has just concluded. As many of you know, I have been the president of this society for the...

Commentary on a NY Times article on Menopause

To my patients, In a recent Sunday New York Times there was an article entitled, “Why do we dread menopause” by a professor named Susan Mattern from the University of Georgia. In the article "why do we dread menopause" she...

Menopausal changes that don’t have to be

Menopausal changes that don't have to be In last Tuesday's Science Times there was an article entitled, "Menopausal vagina monologues." It was an excellent article talking about the fact that without any estrogen in menopause the vagina becomes atrophic. It...

Still More News About Maintaining Bone Health

Maintaining Bone Health In today's New York Times Science Section, there is an excellent article by Jane Brody entitled, "Fear of Drugs' Hazards may Put Bones at Risk." She reiterates a problem that I have seen evolving in clinical practice...

Researchers track an unlikely culprit in weight gain

In yesterday's New York Times Science section, there was an extremely interesting article entitled, "Researchers Track an Unlikely Culprit in Weight Gain." It has been known for quite some time that estrogen promotes lean body mass. At menopause, women no...

Calcium and Atherosclerosis

This is the current issue of the journal OBG Management and, as you can see, the cover story is by Dr. Goldstein. It is an update in bone health specifically addressing calcium supplements and their role in cardiovascular disease. In...

Dr. Goldstein receives Prestigious Clarkson Award

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein, Menopause Specialist NYC, is the recipient of the North American Menopause Society's 2016 Thomas B. Clarkson Award. The award is for life time achievement in menopause research and is mainly related to his work in transvaginal...

CBS interviews Dr. Goldstein in regards to the link between the age at menopause and depression.

Dr Steven R. Goldstein, a Menopause Specialist in NYC, is interviewed by Dr Max Gomez of CBS regarding the link between the age at Menopause and Depression.

Clarifying NY Times Article on Menopausal Symptoms

2/17/2015 In today’s NY Times a story on the front page has the headline “Up To 14 Years of Hot Flashes Found in Menopause Study”. I agree totally. In my years of practice I have had many patients, some who...

Improving Sexual Comfort in Menopausal Patients

03/05/2013 This past week there has been a lot of news emanating from the FDA that concerns menopausal and perimenopausal women. I would like to share some of this with you. A week ago the FDA, without using an Advisory...

Osteoporosis

An article on the front page of the New York Times was entitled “FDA is Wary of Lengthy Use of Bone Drugs”. Many of my patients or else members of their family may be taking medication to help reduce osteoporotic...

Calcium & Vitamin D

Recently, there has been a lot of medical attention vis-a-vis calcium, and to a lesser extent, Vitamin D. Many patients are confused, hence this post. Make no mistake – calcium and vitamin D are crucial for healthy bone. The current...