Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD
Dealing with the symptoms of Menopause
Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is the best Gynecologist for menopause in NYC and one of the nation’s top Gynecologists. Dr. Goldstein is President of the International Menopause Society, a former President of the North American Menopause Society, and a Certified Menopause Practitioner.
As a highly regarded menopause specialist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein says that there are several non-hormonal bits of help for menopausal women to cope with the symptoms of hot flashes. For instance, for hot flashes, women can dress in layers of light clothing, preferably 100% cotton, so it is easier to shed a layer of clothing if the temperature warms up. Also, wear skirts instead of pants to help with the hot flashes.
Secondly, limit caffeine and alcohol as both trigger hot flashes. Conversely, regular exercise helps to counter hot flashes, it may raise the levels of endorphins which may help to alleviate hot flashes. Thirdly, avoid emotionally charged or stressful events when you can as these too can trigger hot flashes.
Another symptom of menopause is night sweats, which are hot flashes that wake you up in the middle of the night. Here are some tips to cope with those. If you are sleeping with a partner, exchange the king-size top sheet or blanket for 2 single ones and keep your bedroom cool. If a thermostat war erupts with your partner, remind them they can always put on extra covers if they are cold. Use cotton bedclothes. Anything else may make you feel as if you are waking up sweating in a plastic bag. These are simple, yet very helpful and practical non-hormonal ways of dealing with hot flashes. Of course, there is hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which can be used also.
Dr. Goldstein, a highly regarded menopause specialist in NYC, advises that this is a very individualized decision. It is not “for” or “against”. The patient’s individual history, past history, family history, symptoms as well as risks and benefits must be taken into account on a case-by-case basis.
If you are suffering from the symptoms of menopause, it doesn’t have to be so. Dr. Steven R Goldstein MD is the best Gynecologist for menopause in NYC who can evaluate your gynecological health, discuss your menopausal symptoms, and agree with you on a treatment plan. You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldstein by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com
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