Premature Menopause Center - New Rochelle, NYNew Rochelle Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors for Premature MenopauseType of Physician: Obstetrician-Gynecologist What is a Obstetrician-Gynecologist? A certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners provide medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders, to the extent that it distinguishes them from other physicians. This training enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Specialty: Obstetrics & Gynecology Common Name: Ob/Gyn or Ob-Gyn Obstetrician-Gynecologist Doctors in New Rochelle * New Rochelle Medical Services PC  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  New Rochelle Medical Services PC  Romelle J Maloney MD  Michael Orofino MD  Montefiore Larchmont Women Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Larchmont Womens Center  Consuelo Rodriguez MD  Toni Novick MD  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Ob/Gyn Associates of Larchmont  Chaisurat Suvannavejh MD  Polly Kanganis MD  Armbruster Ob/Gyn  Womens Medical Wellness of Westchester  Westchester Medical  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Edwin Pan MD  Kyung Park MD  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Westchester Medical  Westchester Medical  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Eastchester Ob/Gyn PC  Joan Adams MD  Tae Kim MD  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Joan Adams MD  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Scarsdale Medical Group  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Westchester Bronx Ob/Gyn Group  Andrew Y Silverman MD PHD PC  Stewart Medical Associates  John J Mastrantonio MD  Domenico Mignone MD  Montefiore Medical Group  Choong Kim MD  Brookside Greenwich Ob/Gyn Associates  Brookside Greenwich Ob/Gyn Associates  Brookside Greenwich Ob/Gyn Associates  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  M Radi Sultan MD  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Mercy Obstetrics & Gynecology  Southern Westchester Ob/Gyn  Southern Westchester Ob/Gyn  Southern Westchester Ob/Gyn  Women's Services Physicians  Philip Marraccini MD  Juan S Afif MD  Montefiore Medical Center Einstein Division  Montefiore Medical Center Einstein Division  Montefiore Medical Center Einstein Division  Stanley Niznikiewicz MD  Roy S Lerner MD  Montefiore Medical Group CFCC  Uma D Ratakonda MD  Institute for Women's Health  Institute for Women's Health  Institute for Women's Health Genetics  Institute for Women's Health  Institute for Women's Health  George Muscillo MD  Institute for Women's Health Genetics  Usha Mukhtyar MD  Jacqueline L Dunbar MD  We Care Womens Health PC  Centennial Womens Center Ob/Gyn  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Cross County Women's Center  Myung S Park-Sonoda MD  Centennial Womens Center Ob/Gyn  Westchester Medical Group Rye Brook Obstetrics & Gynecology  Westchester Medical Group Rye Brook Obstetrics & Gynecology  Westchester Medical Group Rye Brook Obstetrics & Gynecology  Westchester Medical Group Rye Brook Obstetrics & Gynecology  Westchester Medical Group Rye Brook Obstetrics & Gynecology  Westchester Medical Group Rye Brook Obstetrics & Gynecology  Starling Medical  Kips Bay Medical Services  Woodlawn Medical Associates PC  Montefiore Medical Group Castle Hill  Hugo J Cocucci MD New Rochelle, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-09
2012-06-10
2012-06-10
2012-06-24
2012-07-17
2012-09-09
2012-09-23
2012-09-23
2012-11-25
Premature MenopauseRead the Premature Menopause article » What Are the Symptoms of Premature Menopause?Symptoms of premature menopause are often the same as those experienced by women undergoing natural menopause and may include:
These symptoms are a sign that the ovaries are producing less estrogen. Along with the above symptoms, some women may experience:
In addition to the symptoms listed above, if you are under the age of 40 and experience any of the following conditions, you should see your doctor to determine whether you are undergoing premature menopause:
How Is Premature Menopause Diagnosed?To diagnose premature menopause, your doctor will most likely perform a physical exam and draw blood to rule out other conditions, such as pregnancy and thyroid disease. He or she may also order a test to measure your estradiol levels. Low levels of estradiol, a form of estrogen, can indicate that your ovaries are starting to fail. When estradiol levels are below 36, it may signal that you are in menopause.
However, the most important test used to diagnose premature menopause is a blood... Recommended Reading Related to Premature MenopauseWhat are hot flashes?A hot flash (is a feeling of warmth that spreads over the body that begins, and is most strongly felt, in the head and neck regions. Hot flashes are a common symptom experienced by women prior to, and during the early stages of the menopausal transition. However, not all women approaching the menopause will develop hot flashes.
What causes hot flashes?The complex hormonal changes that accompany the aging process, in particular the declining levels of estrogen as a woman approaches menopause, are thought to be the underlying cause of hot flashes. A disorder in thermoregulation (methods the body uses to control and regulate body temperature) is responsible for the sensation of heat, but the exact way in which the changing hormone levels affect thermoregulation is not fully understood. While hot flashes are considered to be a characteristic symptom of the menopausal transition, they can a... Other Related Premature Menopause ArticlesEmergency Contact for New Rochelle
Nearby New Rochelle Hospitals *Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester Mount Vernon Hospital Lawrence Hospital Center North Division of Montefiore Medical Center Jacobi Medical Center Montefiore Medical Center North Central Bronx Hospital Jack D Weiler Hospital Calvary Hospital Bronx Psychiatric Center Saint Joseph's Medical Center St John's Riverside Hospital Bronx Children's Psychiatric Center Rye Hospital Center St Vincent's Hospital Westchester New York Westchester Square Medical Center The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital James J Peters VA Medical Center St Barnabas Hospital Dobbs Ferry Pavillion @ St Johns Riverside Hospital New York Presbyterian Westchester White Plains Hospital Center New York Presbyterian Allen Pavilion Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Concourse Division Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Fulton Division MMC South Bronx Health Center Glen Cove Hospital Englewood Hospital & Medical Center New York Presbyterian Columbia Campus New York State Psychiatric Institute St Francis Hospital The Heart Center Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset Blythedale Children's Hospital Harlem Hospital Center Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Westchester Medical Center Manhattan Psychiatric Center Greenwich Hospital North General Hospital Flushing Hospital Medical Center Holy Name Hospital The Mount Sinai Medical Center New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens St Lukes Hospital Long Island Jewish Medical Center Schneider Children's Hospital The Zucker Hillside Hospital Metropolitan Hospital Center The Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens Queens Children's Psychiatric Center Creedmoor Psychiatric Center Phelps Memorial Hospital Center Rockland Psychiatric Center Coler Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility Cornerstone of Medical Arts Center Hospital Elmhurst Hospital Center Gracie Square Hospital Forest Hills Hospital Lenox Hill Hospital Hospital for Special Surgery New Parkway Hospital Rockland Children's Psychiatric Center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Campus The Holliswood Hospital Palisades Medical Center Queens Hospital Center The Rockefeller University Hospital Nyack Hospital Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital Bergen Regional Medical Center Hackensack University Medical Center Winthrop University Hospital Goldwater Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility Featured Articles*Provider Directory Terms of Use: The WebMD 'Provider Directory' is provided by WebMD for use by the general public as a quick reference of information about Providers. The Provider Directory is not intended as a tool for verifying the credentials, qualifications, or abilities of any Provider contained therein. Inclusion in the Provider Directory does not imply recommendation or endorsement nor does omission in the Provider Directory imply WebMD disapproval. |
Suggested Reading on Premature Menopause by Our Doctors
-
Related Diseases & Conditions
7 articles-
Depression
- Depression is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts and affects the way a person eats and sleeps, the way one feels about oneself, and the way one thinks about things. The principal types of depression are major depression, dysthymia, and bipolar disease (also called manic-depressive disease).
-
Women's Health
- Women's health is an important topic area to guide a woman through the stages of her life, as well as knowing the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself so that the transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life.
-
Sexual Health
- Sexual health information including birth control, impotence, herpes, sexually transmitted diseases, staying healthy, women's sexual health concerns, and men's sexual health concerns. Learn about the most common sexual conditions affecting men and women.
-
Pregnancy: Trying to Conceive
- Trying to get conceive, or become pregnant can be challenging, frustrating, and an emotional rollercoaster for some couples. There are things you can do to chart progress, which may ultimately lead to a successful healthy pregnancy, or, when necessary, lead to discussions with a fertility specialist. Being aware of your menstrual cycle, charting your fertility pattern, knowing the reasons for infertility, and treating infertility are key points to discuss with your partner and physician.
-
Hot Flashes
- Hot flashes (or flushing) is the most common symptom experienced by a woman prior to and during the early stages of menopause. Hot flashes can be caused by other conditions. Diagnosis is made by taking a patient history and at times, blood tests. Treatment options include hormone therapy, bioidentical hormone therapy, and medications. There are non-FDA approved natural remedies.
-
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)
- Premature ovarian failure (POS) is the cessation of normal functioning of the ovaries in women under the age of 40. Premature ovarian failure may be caused by follicle depletion or dysfunction. The most common symptom of premature ovarian failure are irregular periods. There is no "treatment" that will restore the ovarian function, but there are treatments that my relieve symptoms.
-
Reproductive Health
- Reproductive health encompasses the beginning of menstruation for women, choosing the right birth control method for you and your partner, preventing contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and for women, ending with the menopausal transition.
-
Depression
-
Medications
9 articles -
Procedures & Tests
0 articles -
Pictures, Images & Quizzes
2 articles -
Doctor's & Expert's Views
3 articles -
Health News
1 articles -
Health Features
3 articles
