

Paula S. Youngdahl, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
LVPG Cliniciani
Accepting New Patients
Overview
Area of focus i
- Menopause
- Robotic Surgery
- Bladder Problems
Languages spoken
- English
About
Philosophy of care
I take pride in spending time with my patients, listening and explaining. I try to put them at ease during visits they may find stressful. During my career I have seen a lot and have a lot of personal and professional experience to offer. I try to bend over backwards to help patients.
Why I entered medicine
I wanted to improve patients’ lives and make sure they are safe and healthy.
Community involvement
I like to volunteer at women’s shelters and at animal shelters.
Personal interests
My husband and I, married over 40 years, like to travel and have visited every U.S. state. I also enjoy reading, movies, music, comedy and boating. Swimming, cycling and walking are my favorite forms of exercise.
Education
Undergraduate
University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1981
Medical School
Perelman School Of Medicine At The University Of Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1985
Training
Residency 1986
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Western Pennsylvania Hospital-GME, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency 1987
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Western Pennsylvania Hospital-GME, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency 1988
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Western Pennsylvania Hospital-GME, Pittsburgh, PA
Residency 1989
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Western Pennsylvania Hospital-GME, Pittsburgh, PA
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology
Publications & Clinical Trials
Conditions Treated
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Periods/Menstruation (Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea)
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Cervical Polyps
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
- Mastodynia (Breast Pain)
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Metrorrhagia (Bleeding from the Uterus)
- Ovarian Masses and Cysts
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- Abnormal Periods/Menstruation (Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea)
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Cervical Polyps
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Genital Herpes
- Genital Warts
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome)
- Mastodynia (Breast Pain)
- Menopause and Perimenopause
- Metrorrhagia (Bleeding from the Uterus)
- Ovarian Masses and Cysts
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Pain
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Post Menopausal Bleeding
- Pruritus Vulvae
- Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Uterine Diseases
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Atrophy
- Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis or Vaginosis)
- Vulvar Vestibulitis
- Vulvodynia
Services Offered
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Birth Control
- Breast Examination
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
- Colposcopy (Cervix, Vagina, Vulva Exam)
- Cone Biopsy or (Conization)
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Family Planning
- Fertility Testing
- Fibroid Surgery
- Adolescent Gynecology
- Birth Control
- Breast Examination
- Cold Knife Cone Biopsy
- Colposcopy (Cervix, Vagina, Vulva Exam)
- Cone Biopsy or (Conization)
- Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Dilation and Evacuation (D&E)
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
- Family Planning
- Fertility Testing
- Fibroid Surgery
- Gonorrhea Screening
- Gynecologic Cancer Screening
- Gynecologic Health
- Gynecologic Surgery
- Gynecological Examination
- HIV Screening
- Hysterectomy
- Hysterosalpingogram
- Hysteroscopy
- IUD Insertion and Removal
- Imaging, Pelvic
- Infertility in Women
- LGBTQ+ Family Planning
- LGBTQ+ Patient Support
- Labiaplasty
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP)
- Lysis of Adhesions
- Menstruation
- Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Ovarian Cystectomy
- Pap Smear
- Pelvic Examination
- Pessary Check
- Pessary Insertion
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Tubal Ligation (Tube Tying)
- Ultrasound
- Uterine Myomectomy
- Vaginal Biopsy
- Vulvar Biopsy
- Well Woman Care and Cancer Screening
- Women’s Health
Comments
"Took the time to listen to my health concerns and didn't make me feel rushed."
"made me very comfortable"
"After feeling nervous they made me feel comfortable and is very nice"