Premature Menopause Center - Parsippany, NJParsippany 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 Parsippany * Manindra M Choudhury MD  Life Line Medical Associates  Life Line Medical Associates  Life Line Medical Associates  Life Line Medical Associates  Life Line Medical Associates  Arsenio C Manlangit MD  Steven A Haskel MD  Raffaele Albanese MD  Womens Care Source  Womens Care Source  Womens Care Source  Womens Care Source  Omay & Rothenberg MDs  Omay & Rothenberg MDs  Saint Clare's Hospital  Robert E Rinaldi MD  Friedel & Lam MDs  Drs Kuchera & Kuchera  Drs Kuchera & Kuchera  OB/GYN Associates Morristown  Jyotsna Mehta MD  Patricia G Robinson MD  Womens Care Source  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Matthew D Iammatteo MD  Vina H Isaac MD  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Morristown Ob/Gyn Associates  Joseph Ramieri MD  Judy L Banks MD  Florham Park OB/GYN  Kamala Das MD  George Hlavin MD  Arthur Howard MD  Drs Calicchio, Horn & De Pasquale  Townsquare OB/GYN  Townsquare OB/GYN  Drs Koch Quartell & Shinbein  Drs Koch Quartell & Shinbein  Drs Koch Quartell & Shinbein  Tsu M Chu MD  Michael Venanzi MD & Andrei Buna MD & Robert F Mohr MD  Michael Venanzi MD & Andrei Buna MD & Robert F Mohr MD  Michael Venanzi MD & Andrei Buna MD & Robert F Mohr MD  Satty Gill Keswani MD  Fred M Silverberg MD  Richard G Binetti MD  Jared M Sullivan MD  Physicians for Women's Health Care PA  Physicians for Women's Health Care PA  Physicians for Women's Health Care PA  Physicians for Women's Health Care PA  Marilyn McArthur MD  Tina Petillo MD  Physicians for Women's Health Care PA  West Essex Ob/Gyn Associates PA  West Essex Ob/Gyn Associates  West Essex Ob/Gyn Associates  West Essex Ob/Gyn Associates  New Jersey Perinatal Associates  West Essex Ob/Gyn Associates PA  New Jersey Perinatal Associates  Joann Somers MD  New Jersey Perinatal Associates  New Jersey Perinatal Associates  New Jersey Perinatal Associates  Rubino OB/GYN Group  Yvette A Bridges MD  Rubino OB/GYN Group  Rubino OB/GYN Group  Rubino OB/GYN Group  Gynecologic Oncology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery  Summit Medical Group Medical Arts Ctr  Summit Medical Group Medical Arts Ctr  Summit Medical Group Watchung  Center for Womens Health  Associates In Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility  Contemporary Women's Care  Associates In Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility  Pitman & Klachko LLC  Associates In Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility  Associates In Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility  Associates In Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility  Pitman & Klachko LLC  Contemporary Women's Care  Contemporary Women's Care  Associates In Obstetrics Gynecology & Infertility  Contemporary Women's Care  Pitman & Klachko LLC  Contemporary Women's Care  Summit Medical Group Ob/Gyn  South Hills Fertility Center  Jennifer Y Greene MD  Willowbrook Medical Specialties Parsippany, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
2012-06-09
2012-06-10
2012-06-10
2012-06-16
2012-07-17
2012-09-23
2012-09-30
2012-10-13
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 Parsippany
Nearby Parsippany Hospitals *Saint Clare's Hospital Denville Saint Clare's Hospital Boonton Township Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute Morristown Memorial Hospital Saint Clare's Hospital Dover Kindred Hospital Morris County Chilton Memorial Hospital Saint Barnabas Medical Center Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation West Orange Essex County Hospital Center Summit Oaks Hospital Overlook Hospital Mountainside Hospital East Orange Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Chester Kindred Hospital New Jersey Wayne Runnells Specialized Hospital of Union County St Joseph's Wayne Hospital East Orange General Hospital Children's Specialized Hospital Mountainside St Joseph's Children's Hospital St Joseph's Regional Medical Center Clara Maass Medical Center Lyons Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System The University Hospital Matheny Medical & Educational Center Children's Hospital of New Jersey Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Christian Health Care Center St Mary's Hospital Clara Maass Medical Center West Hudson St James Hospital of Newark Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Saddle Brook Trinitas Hospital Williamson Campus Trinitas Hospital New Point Campus Kindred Hospital New Jersey Rahway Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Select Specialty Hospital Northeast New Jersey The Valley Hospital Hackettstown Regional Medical Center Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center Hackensack University Medical Center Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital Bergen Regional Medical Center JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute JFK Medical Center Bayonne Medical Center Newton Memorial Hospital Somerset Medical Center Christ Hospital Woodbridge Development Center Holy Name Hospital Jersey City Medical Center Hoboken University Medical Center Good Samaritan Hospital Richmond University Medical Center University Behavioral Healthcare Palisades Medical Center St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center St Vincent's Hospital & Medical Center of New York Englewood Hospital & Medical Center New York Downtown Hospital Saint Peter's University Hospital Beth Israel Medical Center Petrie Division Care One at Raritan Bay St Lukes Hospital Bayley Seton Campus Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital New York Eye & Ear Infirmary NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Bellevue Hospital Center NYU Langone Medical Center 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
