The least serious treatment for endometriosis is actually suppressing the period with low dose birth control pills. The treatment beyond that was a monthly injection of a drug called Lupron. This creates a pseudo menopause and stops all bleeding (thus, these endometriotic glands that can bleed internally will no longer do so). The most common side effect of Lupron is actually feeling better, although some patients report some hot flashes because of the pseudo menopause and this can be treated with very low doses of estrogen called “add back therapy.” There are newer oral medications called GNRH antagonists, one of which, called Elagolix, was recently approved for treating endometriosis. Dr. Goldstein, an Endometriosis Specialist in NYC, has been an advisor and key opinion leader for a company that makes Elagolix as well as others that have similar products in clinical trials. If you or anyone you know suspect they may suffer from endometriosis, a thorough history and good examination with Transvaginal Ultrasound would be extremely valuable. Dr. Goldstein is one of the most recognized and renowned Transvaginal Ultrasound experts in the world and has authored several books on gynecologic ultrasound. He is also the Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound, NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Goldstein personally performs all Transvaginal Ultrasounds for his patients so he can see firsthand whether the reason for pain and heavy bleeding is endometriosis, dysmenorrhea or some other condition. Women experiencing painful periods or heavy bleeding during periods may schedule a consultation with Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD, a top ranked Endometriosis Specialist in NYC. At Dr. Goldstein’s office, individualized patient care is standard and Dr. Goldstein is the only medical personnel you will see on your visit as he attends to you from beginning to end. He personally performing all examinations and procedures. Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is one of America’s top gynecologists and has been in private practice for over 25 years. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of medicine, Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. He holds other certifications and qualifications to numerous to list and has served on numerous boards.
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