November 2005, Volume 5, Issue 4
Special Points of Interest (click topic)
Research News-Currently Enrolling Studies
Women's Health Practice Free Lecture Series!
Cancellation Policy
Creating Your Family Medical Tree
Happy Thanksgiving
Annual Board Certification
Is Soy Safe?
Holiday Hours
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Currently Enrolling Studies
STUDY - Are You Still At Risk For Heart Attack or Stroke?
Recent research suggests that a simple blood test may show inflammation of the arteries, which may be an early indicator of cardiovascular disease–even in people with low to normal cholesterol. A local doctor is conducting a research trial to evaluate if an experimental drug will lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Qualifications for the study include:
Qualified participants will receive study related medical evaluations and may receive study medicine.
Call today for details. Women’s Health Practice, 217-356-3736.
STUDY - Let Go Of Your Stomach Problems?
Bloating, Nausea, Fullness, Pain. Are you a woman experiencing any of these symptoms?
You may have a digestive condition called DYSPEPSIA, which may occur during or after eating. Our physicians are conducting a research study for DYSPEPSIA with the investigational use of an already approved medication and invite you to take part. If you qualify, you will receive all study examinations and study medication. For more information, please call Women’s Health Practice, 217-356-3736.
STUDY - Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Do you experience heavy menstrual bleeding on 2 to 5 days of your regular menstrual period? Does heavy menstrual bleeding keep you from your normal social and work activities?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may qualify for a research study of an investigational drug for heavy menstrual bleeding. This investigational drug is not a hormone.
You must:
If you qualify you will receive study drug and study related procedures including physical exams, electrocardiograms, eye exams and laboratory tests at no cost. You will also receive compensation for your time and travel.
For more information, please call 217- 356-3736.
STUDY - Menopause Research Study
Wish you could find a way to control your menopausal symptoms? According to the North American Menopause Society, about 4,000 women in the United States and Canada reach menopause each day. 80-85% of menopausal women experience symptoms such as:
30% of menopausal women will have severe symptoms. These symptoms can make daily life uncomfortable and unmanageable.
A research study is being conducted to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in menopausal women with persistent symptoms.
Women interested in volunteering for the study must be between the ages of 30 and 65; be menopausal, with or without hysterectomy, with at least one intact ovary; have persistent menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes; have been taking standard estrogen therapy for at least 8 weeks.
Participation in the study requires at least five office visits over a period of up to 22 weeks, and includes study related medical care, including health assessments, lab tests, and study medications.
Women interested in volunteering or learning more about the study can contact: Women's Health Practice at 217-356-3736, www.womenshealthpractice.com
STUDY - Do You Have Abnormal Periods?
Are you a female with abnormal menstrual bleeding, between the ages of 18-45? Have you not had a period for 90 days or more or have you already been diagnosed with amenorrhea and taking hormones?
You may be a candidate for study testing the effects of the investigational use of an FDA approved medication on secondary amenorrhea. The lack of a regular menses can pose serious health risks for women.
Eligible participants will be compensated for participation in the study and will receive study-related medical care.
STUDY - Endometriosis — Does Pain Persist Despite Surgery?
If you suffer from any of these symptoms and want to learn more, call now.
STUDY - Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Anemia
Do you experience heavy bleeding during your menstrual period? Does heavy bleeding leave you feeling tired and fatigued, keeping you from your normal social and work activities?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may qualify to participate in a clinical research study evaluating an investigational medication for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.
To qualify, you must:
If you qualify, you will receive study medication and study related procedures including physical examinations and laboratory testing at no cost to you.
You will also receive compensation for your time and travel.
For more information, please contact Women's Health Practice, 217-356-3736.
Women's Health Practice Free Lecture Series!
Women’s Health Practice announces its 2006 lecture series dates and topics. Lectures are typically scheduled on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM in the WHP waiting room. Advance registration is preferred—call 217-356-3736 to preregister—but not required. Attendees will receive a free copy of Dr. Trupin’s self publication, Menopause-Making Peace with Change. Mark your calendar and plan to join us!
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Nutrition Basics for Women
Meghan Gagne, PA-C
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
Obstetrics
Lori Farneti, CNM
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Estrogen Effects on Your Skin
Lu Wilson, RN
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Bladder Blues
Suzanne Trupin, MD, FACOG
Wednesday. February 22, 2006
Infertility
Suzanne Trupin, MD, FACOG
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Insomnia
Suzanne Trupin, MD, FACOG
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Skin Cancer
Meghan Gagne, PA-C
Wednesday. April 12, 2006
Weight Loss Today
Meghan Gagne, PA-C
Thank you for scheduling your medical visit with Women’s Health Practice. You can expect to receive a confirmation call two days prior to your scheduling appointment. If you are unable to make your appointment, we request you contact us at least 24 hours prior to your appointment to cancel. Effective November 1, 2005, for those patients not canceling their appointment within the 24 notice and a scheduled appointment is missed, a processing fee will be charged. The fee is $25 for routine visits and $50 for new patients or lengthy visits.
Creating Your Family Medical Tree
Did Grandpa have high blood pressure? Did Granny die of cancer or a heart attack?
Knowing the history of diseases in your family helps you anticipate possible health risks. One way to record your family’s medical information is by making a medical family tree. A medical family tree looks like the typical family tree that illustrates relationships between family members, expect that is also contains medical conditions of each member.
A medical family tree helps your doctor do these things:
Diseases and health problems that can be passed through families include:
Some of your family members may feel uncomfortable with direct questions about their health. Here are some questions that you may use to approach the topic with sensitivity:
Documents, such as death certificates and family records (example, photographs, letters, diaries, immigration papers, passports, obituaries; census, military and adoption records) may also be a useful part of your family medical tree.
Collect as much medical information on as many family members as possible. Include your parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, half brothers and sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, children, and grandchildren. If you are married, and have children, add in the medical history of your spouse’s family. Don’t guess about medical conditions or reasons for deaths because this can cause inaccurate results. Some family members may feel uncomfortable talking about their health. Here are some ways to encourage them:
- Adapted from Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, November 17, 2004.
Happy Thanksgiving
Did you know that the average Thanksgiving meal is 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat! You would have to run four hours or walk 30 miles to burn off just that one meal. This doesn’t include the turkey sandwich and pie you may have later in the night.
The best advice is to enjoy yourself, but try to have some self control and limit portion sizes.
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) has informed Suzanne Trupin, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., that she satisfactorily passed the ABOG Annual Board Certification (ABC) examination. The ABC examination, which is voluntary, is offered in general obstetrics and gynecology and three subspecialties, which consists of 180 questions relating to recent medical literature. Congratulations to Dr. Trupin on this achievement and her commitment to certification and continuing medication education!
Some women seeking natural compounds to treat health disorders, such as heart disease and menopausal symptoms, use soy supplements and soy foods. But is it safe? No double-blind studies, the most accurate measure of a drug’s effectiveness, show whether soy is safe for humans. And other studies show mixed results. Therefore, soy’s health benefits or impediments are unknown.
Even though scientific studies fail to show clear health effects of soy, it is still touted as a remedy by people eager to find a dietary compound with diseasefighting abilities. In 1999, the FDA endorsed soy for lowering cholesterol. But, last summer a meticulous study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that isoflavones, a bioactive estrogen-like compound in soy, did not lower cholesterol, improve cognitive function, or increase bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.
Soy consumption is also linked to breast cancer. While studies did not show that soy prevents breast cancer, studies do show that soy consumption does not increase risk for breast cancer. This is good news for postmenopausal women with a high risk for breast cancer who turn to soy to relieve menopausal symptoms as an alternative to some hormone replacement regimens that increase breast cancer risk.
However, evidence for soy improving postmenopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, exists only by anecdotes. Experimental advice is inconclusive.
Should you eat soy? As a breast cancer survivor and author of "A Dietitican’s Cancer Story," Diana Dyer believes that soy has been in our diet for ages and that it would be difficult to eat too much of it. Similarly, Dr. Mindy S. Kurzer, a professor of nutrition at the University of Minnesota, recommends that women who eat moderate amounts (1-2 daily servings of 15-30 mg. of isoflavones) of soy may continue, but that she does not suggest that women start eating soy if it has not been a part of their regular diet. Kurzer also advises against the use of soy supplements until research shows whether they are beneficial.
Experts agree that moderate amounts of soy are safe. But in the U.S., consumers must be wary of the content of isoflavone-enriched products, such as cereals, energy bars, soy milk, and tofu. Without paying attention to product labels, it is possible to inadvertently consume 75 to 80 mg. of isoflavones a day.
- Adapted from the article "As a substitute for hormones, soy is ever more popular, but is it safe?" by Laurie Tarkan, which appeared in the New York Times on August 24, 2004.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005 Close at 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 24, 2005 Closed
Friday, November 25, 2005 Closed
Friday, December 23, 2005 Close at 12 Noon
Monday, December 26, 2005 Closed
