Female Hormone Replacement Therapy

Female Hormone Replacement Therapy Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, a top hormone specialist in NYC is the co-author of the book “The Estrogen Alternative” on the subject of female hormone replacement therapy. He is regarded as one of the nation’s top doctors in Gynecology and is an expert on the subject of menopause.

Dr. Goldstein discusses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with is patients who are suffering from the symptoms of menopause such as night sweats, hot flashes, and more. Hormone replacement therapy is not a one size fits all approach. Each woman is different and her symptoms are different.

Some believe that hormone replacement therapy relies on the levels of hormones in the patient. That is a misnomer. True hormone replacement therapy treats not the levels of hormones, but the symptoms.

Dr. Goldstein, a top hormone specialist in NYC, discusses the patient’s condition thoroughly and her gynecological health before agreeing on a treatment plan for her menopause.

However, as a woman approaches menopause, there are some practical things she can do outside of hormone replacement therapy to help alleviate symptoms when they come:

 If you smoke, you must find a way to stop  Exercise regularly  Reduce stress through relaxation. Massage, hot baths, and meditation can all be helpful on a regular basis  Modify your diet to reduce fat intake, instead plenty of carbohydrates which may boost serotonin levels and thus steady mood swings

 Reduce

or eliminate liquor, coffee, chocolate, soda, and salt. Caffeine increases the loss of calcium.

Chocolate and other high-fat items contribute to weight gain and heart disease. Salt raises blood pressure, not to mention its water-retentive powers

 Take vitamins such as vitamin D, vitamin C, vitamin A, and 200 mg time-release B6  Increase calcium  See your primary care doctor for routine check-ups  Do monthly breast exams  Talk to your parents or other relatives about your family history

Dr. Goldstein is also concerned about his patients’ bone health. He is also an Osteoporosis Specialist in NYC and the Co-Directory of Bone Densitometry and Body Composition, NYU Langone Medical Center. For older patients and those in menopause, the lack of estrogen during menopause can lead to osteopenia, which is a condition where the bones are weakened, even before osteoporosis is detected.

As an Osteoporosis Specialist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein is also concerned about muscle wasting (sarcopenia) occurring in those who are menopausal.

The combination of weakened bones and weakened muscles due to the loss of estrogen during menopause can result in falls and fractures.

If you are a woman approaching menopause and are concerned about managing its symptoms, then contact Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, a hormone specialist in NYC, to schedule a consultation on female hormone replacement therapy by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com