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Dr. Karen Kaufman, M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
Dr. Karen Kaufman is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Louisville, CO. Dr. Kaufman specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Kaufman can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Kaufman can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
27 years
Experience
Dr. Karen Kaufman, M.D.
- Louisville, CO
- CASE WESTERN RESERVE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Accepting new patients
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Period
You may have a condition that needs more attention. You should have an appointment with your gynecologist because pain every day is a sign there may be more going on.
Unprotected sex
If you took plan B it can change the typical time of ovulation and then the next couple of periods and bleeding can be abnormal for the next couple of cycles. Be sure to confirm READ MORE
If you took plan B it can change the typical time of ovulation and then the next couple of periods and bleeding can be abnormal for the next couple of cycles. Be sure to confirm you aren't pregnant taking one or more pregnancy tests over the next few weeks. If you have any other concerns, you should see a gynecologist.
Can this be HPV?
You likely need an exam and possibly a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis - if its HPV genital warts they can be diagnosed with one of those two ways.
I’m Scared
Plan B very almost always disrupts the period cycle - you can take another pregnancy test tomorrow but this is very common - and you can always get a full proof blood test for READ MORE
Plan B very almost always disrupts the period cycle - you can take another pregnancy test tomorrow but this is very common - and you can always get a full proof blood test for pregnancy at your doctors office.=20
Bleeding
There are many reasons for irregular bleeding and you should contact your gynecologist. However, typically I suggest giving it another 1-2 months to see if indeed this is a trend READ MORE
There are many reasons for irregular bleeding and you should contact your gynecologist. However, typically I suggest giving it another 1-2 months to see if indeed this is a trend or it might regulate itself. But the doctor can rule out any pregnancy, infection, or other issues.
Pregnancy
You should seek medical attention to confirm with a more precise test if you are or aren't pregnant and also discontinue drinking alcohol if that makes symptoms worse or you could READ MORE
You should seek medical attention to confirm with a more precise test if you are or aren't pregnant and also discontinue drinking alcohol if that makes symptoms worse or you could be pregnant.
Period problem
HI! It is very common at some point in life that you have irregular bleeding. However, to be certain, please make an appt with your health care provider to make sure there is nothing READ MORE
HI! It is very common at some point in life that you have irregular bleeding. However, to be certain, please make an appt with your health care provider to make sure there is nothing further needed.
Should I take an emergency pill
Anytime there is direct contact without a condom, there is pregnancy risk - I would recommend either emergency contraception to be on the safest side - that might be overly cautious READ MORE
Anytime there is direct contact without a condom, there is pregnancy risk - I would recommend either emergency contraception to be on the safest side - that might be overly cautious but better to err on the side of caution.
Womens health
HI - Anytime there is discharge that is colored my recommendation is to have a vaginal culture for BV or Yeast. However, sometimes it can be physiologic normal discharge as well, READ MORE
HI - Anytime there is discharge that is colored my recommendation is to have a vaginal culture for BV or Yeast. However, sometimes it can be physiologic normal discharge as well, and no reason for concern at all. If you just saw the doctor, then you can return for a vaginal culture if the discharge persists, becomes a discharge with an odor or other symptoms like itching occur indicating an overgrowth of yeast or bacteria. Just having some discharge can be normal but without a culture, it's not certain.
What’s wrong
Hi, This is something that a medical doctor can begin to do a work up for thyroid disorders, irregular hormone balance, and other body stressors that could be a factor. I would READ MORE
Hi, This is something that a medical doctor can begin to do a work up for thyroid disorders, irregular hormone balance, and other body stressors that could be a factor. I would recommend you make an appointment with a doctor who can begin to assess and treat
