My interest in Women’s Health developed during adolescence about the time of “the talk” with my mother. I was pretty overwhelmed by the idea of puberty and disappointed that in the process I didn’t become the Barbie that I idolized. I especially disliked the traumatic experience of my first Pap smear. I was further bothered by the lack of normalcy my skin or cycles ever attained. ... http://health.yahoo.com/experts/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:09:00 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1981/a-positive-hpv-test-does-not-mean-you-have-cervical-cancer/ You should take a positive HPV test seriously because it indicates you've got a higher than average risk of eventually developing cervical cancer--but this is certainly not the same as a diagnosis of cancer. Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:08:59 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1964/end-of-summer-safety/ It's already mid- to end-of-summer and the back-to-school blitz has started. If you still haven't gotten out much, or if you simply need reminders on how to stay healthy in the summer months, here they are! Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:48:33 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1951/causes-of-late-or-absent-periods/ You expected to start your monthly bleed a day ago and now you're anxiously waiting. That anxiety will be present whether you wish to be pregnant or not. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:36:22 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1939/is-tylenol-safe-yes-very/ Recently the FDA has called into question the safety of acetaminophen, Tylenol's active ingredient, and media reports are saying acetaminophen can damage a person's liver. So you're starting to worry that you might have harmed yourself or a loved one. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:28:39 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1891/fibroids-affect-50-percent-of-women/ About 50 percent of women have these smooth-muscle "tumors" within their uteri. I use the word "tumor" here simply to imply a mass—fibroids are most definitely not a cancerous growth. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 19:08:11 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1888/tips-to-manage-morning-sickness/ For some women, morning sickness can be the first symptom that alerts them to the possibility that they might be pregnant, especially if they haven't watched the calendar and didn't notice a late period. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:58:55 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1879/losing-your-milk-supply/ Decide on a reasonable time period when you'll be able to breastfeed your baby. One month? Three? Six? Twelve? While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 12, the best goal is the one that you and your baby can realistically accomplish together. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:57:47 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1877/dealing-with-bad-news-from-your-doctor/ I'm certain that after they leave my office, many patients will still have more questions occur to them, and I wonder now whether they know how to go about getting answers. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:43:35 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1872/diet-pills-the-side-effects-you-havent-thought-about/ I got a call last week from a young, healthy woman in my practice specifically asking for a diet aid. I found myself falling into my standard speil in which I try to discourage the use of such drugs. I hate taking on that preachy tone; I much prefer to support those I care for by encouraging them to eat healthy and exercise daily. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:57:15 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1868/the-itch-we-dont-talk-about/ The reality is that many people—very often women, especially after childbirth—are afflicted with itching around the rectum. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:38:45 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D.