Muscle Wasting in Menopausal Women: Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD Muscle Wasting In Menopausal Women

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Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a menopause doctor in NYC. He is regarded as one of the nation’s top doctors in gynecology, a Certified Menopause Practitioner, Past President, North American Menopause Society and Recipient of the Thomas A. Clarkson award for many outstanding contributions to menopause related clinical or basic science research.

You know about osteoporosis but are you aware of muscle wasting, or “sarcopenia”?

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This is the wasting of muscle that is seen in elderly patients. It can begin as early as age 40. It can become extremely pronounced in women in their 60’s. And as women approach their 80’s and beyond, it is increasingly recognized as a major impediment to continued health and well-being.

It is a major component of “frailty.”

Why is this so important? A 50-year-old women, who does not already have cancer or heart disease, has a life expectancy of 91! Thus, concerns about “healthy aging” are an extremely important part of what I am helping my patients accomplish.

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Many of you know that I have had a particular interest in bone health, preventing osteoporosis, diagnosing bone mass with bone density testing and talking to many of you 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.

Adequate protein in one’s diet is crucial. An adult female who weighs 150 pounds should be eating approximately 81 grams of protein per day.

Foods that are relatively high in protein include (believe it or not) peanut butter, for which two table spoons have 8 grams of protein; one cup of non-fat milk, 8.8 grams; two medium eggs, 11.4 grams; one chicken drum stick, 12.2 grams; one half cup of cottage cheese, 15 grams; and 3 ounces of flounder or turkey, 25 grams.

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Dr. Steven R Goldstein MD is the best menopause doctor in NYC who can evaluate female patients who are either in menopause or are post-menopausal. You can schedule an appointment with Dr Goldstein by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com.

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