March 2016
Women's Health Practice
Suzanne Trupin, M.D.
Meghan Craig, P.A.
Rachel Elbl, WHNP-BC
Greetings!

Thank you for subscribing to the Women's Health Practice newsletter. We hope you enjoy our monthly updates on the services we offer, invitations to educational events, research enrollment opportunities, and informative discussions focused on women's health.
COOL Treatment, HOT Results!

You're invited to a CoolSculpt Event at Hada Cosmetic Medicine.

Thursday, March 10, 4pm-6pm

Friday, March 11, 10am-2pm

RSVP at 217-693-4400 to learn about this fat-freezing procedure.

Event Promotions

4 CoolSculpt Treatment Cycles: $2600

CoolSculpt Mini Treatment Cycle: $850

Purchase 4 or more CoolSculpt Treatment Cycles and receive 50 free units of Dysport.

Save up to $525 on Sculptra.
Zika Screening at Carle

The CDC has issued a travel alert (Level 2) for people traveling to regions where Zika virus transmission has been reported. Knowledge of the link between Zika and the outcomes is evolving and until more is known, CDC recommends special precautions.

Carle Foundation Hospital will be screening patients and families who present symptoms of Zika virus during admission to Labor & Delivery.

For information on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, please visit  www.cdc.gov/features/StopMosquitoes.

Travelers should visit  www.cdc.gov/travel.
Suzanne Trupin, M.D. Named Outstanding Peer Reviewer

Suzanne Trupin, M.D. has ranked in the top 10% among Obstetrics & Gynecology's 1,144 referees in 2015.

Obstetrics & Gynecology is the Official Publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the most complete and reliable source of information on current developments in women's health care.

The role of the peer reviewer is absolutely critical in the dissemination of new knowledge in medicine. To be an excellent peer reviewer requires a high level of knowledge of the subject matter, scientific method, statistical analysis, and an ability to communicate one's critical thinking about a particular paper without prejudice or conflict.

We congratulate her on this outstanding record of accomplishment!
Research Studies Now Enrolling

Participants in our studies help advance medical research for the benefit of all women, and receive study-related medical treatment at no cost. Please read the following announcements and call us if you are interested in enrolling.
Vaginal Contraceptive Ring

If you are a female between the ages of 18 and 35 you may be eligible for a contraceptive ring investigational contraceptive medication study. Qualified participants will receive study-related medical evaluations and care at no cost. If interested, please call 217-356-3736.
Do You Have Vaginal Symptoms?

Women's Health Practice is testing new investigational medications for vaginal infections. We are currently seeking women to participate in a clinical research study. If you have any of the following vaginal symptoms, you may qualify:
  • Itching
  • Burning
  • Irritation
  • Odor
  • Discharge
To be eligible, you must meet certain other requirements that will be explained to you. Women selected for the study will receive free study-related medical care, including 2 or 3 clinic visits, and payment for their time and travel expenses. For more information, or to see if you qualify, contact Women's Health Practice at 217-356-3736.
Uterine Fibroids and Abnormal Bleeding:
VENUS Research Study


If you are a female between the ages of 18 and 50 years old and are experiencing abnormal bleeding due to uterine fibroids, you may be able to take part in the VENUS research study, testing an investigational medicine. Qualified participants will receive study-related medical evaluations and care at no cost. If interested, please go to  www.venusresearchstudy.com or call 217-356-3736.
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From Gyno Gab

Endometriosis Awareness Month

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, so take a few moments to learn more about this condition from Gyno Gab. Endometriosis is a painful, chronic syndrome that affects millions of women worldwide. It happens when endometrium, also known as the lining of the uterus, starts growing in other parts of the body. It might grow on the ovaries, bladder, bowel, or other areas in the abdominal cavity. This misplaced tissue continues to respond to the hormonal menstrual cycle, just as the lining of the uterus does; and that leads to painful internal bleeding and inflammation as the shed lining has no way to escape the body.

What causes endometriosis? Experts still don't know for sure. But symptoms include painful menstruation, pain during sex, urination, or bowel movements, and infertility. Women with endometriosis also have worse pain reactions in general. Learn more about endometriosis by reading these articles from the Gyno Gab archive.
Endometriosis, Endometriosis Syndrome and Chronic Pain

Who is most likely to get endometriosis? Although we don't know the cause, women with uterine abnormalities may be more prone to developing it. Endometriosis is associated with immune system issues like arthritis, allergies, and eczema.  Read more.
How Endometriosis Causes Infertility

Simple facts show that of women who are infertile about 50% have endometriosis, and of women with endometriosis about 50% of them will be infertile. Why endometriosis causes infertility is not exactly known, but treatment can allow women to conceive.  Read more.
Women's Health By the Numbers: Endometriosis Statistics

Endometriosis is thought to be a "modern disease." A rare condition in the early 1980s, we now think there are 8.5 million women with endometriosis in the US today. Many women with the condition do not know they have it. Certain demographics are more likely to be diagnosed.  Read more.
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