Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD Best Obgyn in Manhattan for Ectopic Pregnancy Detection
Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is the best obgyn in Manhattan to see for ectopic pregnancy detection by ultrasound. Dr Goldstein is in private practice for over twenty five years and is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine. In addition to dealing with ectopic pregnancy in his medical practice, Dr Goldstein lectures extensively on early pregnancy, both its detection by ultrasound and how to diagnose pregnancy failure before miscarriage.
What is an Ectopic Pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy is when the developing embryo is located outside of the normal uterine cavity. 98% of these are in the fallopian tube. If they develop and rupture, they can cause hemorrhage requiring emergency surgery and transfusion. Ectopic pregnancy (see below) can occasionally result in a relatively normal early development, which may follow normal doubling times of hCG. Usually the hCG level doubles at 48 hours. However, there is a minimum rate of rise of approximately 35-45% in early pregnancy depending on the starting value of testing. Unfortunately, in the United States, ruptured ectopic pregnancy is still the most common cause of death in the first trimester of pregnancy. Sometimes there are risk factors for ectopic pregnancy but most cases are not predictable. Thus, it is extremely