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/ Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:39:50 -0800 Yahoo! http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1303/four-steps-to-preventing-cervical-cancer/ The good news is, you needn't fall prey to cervical cancer, because the treatments are many and highly effective if the disease is detected early. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:39:50 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1301/fainting-what-you-should-know/ Fainting is common among women; it also happens among men, but not as frequently. If you are in your teens to your 40s, then it's likely to be no big deal, medically speaking. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:14:15 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1297/protect-yourself-from-sexually-transmitted-infections/ Find out about HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs): how they're transmitted, what's your risk, and how you can best protect yourself from them. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:16:07 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1294/birth-control-consider-your-options/ Be realistic about how likely you are to take a pill every day at the same time. If that doesn't work for you, try these other birth control options. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:56:34 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1293/heart-palpitations-finding-the-cause/ The evaluation of palpitations starts with a visit to your doctor. Be prepared to go over a history of your other medical problems and review a lengthy list of other symptoms. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:45:56 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1288/palpitations-whats-that-fluttering-feeling/ If you feel the occasional palpitation, should you rush to the emergency department right away? Not at all. Most people experience normal arrhythmias in a typical day that are considered benign. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:34:37 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1286/ovarian-cancer-still-waiting-for-a-reliable-test/ Ovarian cancer is scary because it is usually only found and diagnosed at a late stage, when the prognosis is not very good. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:21:56 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1284/what-should-you-do-if-youre-depressed/ Depression can ruin our relationships, both at work and at home, with adults and children, and with friends and family members. By withdrawing from life, we stop cultivating the positive impact we all can have on our own and others' growth, most importantly as mothers to our children. Worst of all, severe depression can lead to suicide, which of course is irreversible. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:34:41 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1283/depression-deceptive-symptoms/ Many symptoms and signs of depression are not straightforward and easily noticed, and many women are unfortunately suffering from depression without knowing it. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:14:46 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D. http://health.yahoo.com/experts/women/1279/treating-your-low-libido/ An open discussion about your wishes and expectations of intimacy, including your sexual satisfaction, can go a long way toward improving your libido. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:08:00 -0800 Paula Kue, M.D.