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Do you suffer from any of these conditions?

• Painful sex
• Menopause
• Chronic infections
• Lichen sclerosus
• Overactive bladder

You may be a candidate for non-medicated therapy.

Join us August 5th, 2015 3:30PM-7:00PM at Women's Health Practice, where we'll be giving informative presentations for vaginal health needs. Learn more about MonaLisa Touch and PRP Injection treatments.

Refreshments and door prizes offered! RSVP at (217) 356-3736. Spaces are limited. Introductory pricing until 9/30/2015.

Read to the end of this newsletter to learn more about these non-medicated therapies and how they can improve your well-being on Gyno Gab.

Restylane® Silk is the first and only FDA-approved filler designed specifically for subtle lip enhancement and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth in patients 21 years of age and older.

Get natural-looking results: Silk is designed to provide precise lip shaping and line control, resulting in silkier, smoother lips and a natural-looking smile. Silk's new, uniquely smooth formulation can deliver the subtle results that haven't been possible until now.

Call Hada Cosmetic Medicine at (217) 693-4400 to schedule your skin consultation. ASPIRE Rewards members can earn 400 points per treatment with Restylane® Silk.

The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) free mobile app, MenoPro, initially designed for iOS (iPhone, iPad) devices, is now available as a free download for Android devices too. MenoPro helps clinicians and women work together to personalize treatment decisions based on a woman's personal preferences (hormonal vs nonhormonal options), taking into account her medical history and risk factor status. The app has two modes, one for clinicians and one for women, to facilitate shared decision making.

Forgotten your umbrella? We keep found umbrellas at our front desk. Stop by to claim yours. 

"At 50 years old I thought I would live out my life morbidly obese at 290 pounds. Today I have lost over 100 pounds thanks to Contrave. Contrave saved my life."

If you are obese or have weight-related medical complications and haven't been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone, Contrave may be a solution for you. Call (217) 356-3736 to schedule an appointment to discuss your treatment options. Visit contrave.com to learn more.

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.

If you're generally healthy, 18-35 and in need of contraception, contact Women's Health Practice at 217-356-3736.

• Itching
• Buring
• 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.

 

If you wish there were a way to get your hot flashes under control, the REPLENISH Study might be right for you. This medical research study is evaluating an investigational medication to see if it may reduce the frequency of hot flashes and sweating associated with menopause. To qualify, you must be:

Between the ages of 40 and 65

Have not had a hysterectomy

Suffer from several hot flashes a day

Call us at 217-356-3736 or go to www.replenishstudy.com for more details.


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.

Hormonal medications are no longer the only answer for vaginal pain or other sexual dysfunction. New, non-medicated therapies are safe, fast-acting, and often as or more effective at treating urogenital symptoms than their hormonal counterparts. These therapies are an excellent alternative for women avoiding estrogen due to an elevated risk of breast cancer or other conditions aggravated by hormones.

Low libido, also termed Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) when persistent over time, is a complex condition whose cause is difficult to pinpoint. Many instances of painful intercourse can condition a woman to avoid sex. MonaLisa Touch therapy can help relieve this pain and allow desire to return naturally. Read more.

If you're experiencing chronic vaginal infections, you should know that antibiotics are no longer the only solution. Treat the cause of the problem by restoring a healthy vaginal environment with MonaLisa Touch therapy. Read more.