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Suzanne Trupin, M.D.
Meghan Craig, P.A.
Rachel Elbl, WHNP-BC
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Thank you for subscribing to the Women's Health Practice monthly newsletter. Please enjoy updates about our office, pertinent health topics, research enrollment opportunities, and discussions focused on women's health and well-being.
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Happy Holidays from WHP
Women's Health Practice would like to wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! As we gather with loved ones this December for fun and feasting, remember to keep your own health and well-being in your mind. Surrounded by delicious food and sometimes overwhelmed by stress, many distractions may cause us to lose focus of our health goals this time of year. WHP is here to help you manage your weight, stress, or help you quit smoking. Just give us a call at 217-356-3736, or conveniently
make your appointment online.
Read on to the end of this newsletter for tips from Gyno Gab on managing your health during this busy month.
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Section II Now Available!
This section discusses the hormones of menopause and menopausal treatments, including estrogen, progesterone & progestins, testosterone & other androgens, and SERMs.
Visit
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"Menopause: Making Peace With Change
is a must read for women who proactively want to partake in the discussion about menopause, normal changes versus medical conditions, the use of medications, and answers to questions they may have regarding the health decisions they will need to make."
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CoolSculpting
CoolSculpting is the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and exercise. The results are proven, noticeable, and lasting, so you'll look great from every angle.
The CoolSculpting fat freezing procedure is completely non-surgical, so you can typically return to normal activities immediately.
Click here
to learn more about CoolSculpting, now available at
Hada Cosmetic Medicine.
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Dr. Trupin
and
Meghan Craig, PA would like you to:
Addyi is the first drug approved to treat female sexual desire disorder.
Visit
www.addyi.com
to learn more, then call Women's Health Practice at 217-356-3736 to find out if Addyi is right for you.
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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
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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
- 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.
Uterine Fribroids 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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Managing Holiday Stress
It's that time of year again! Holiday stress, whether "good" or "bad," can distract us from caring for our health properly; it may lead to overeating, smoking, or other bad habits. This December, manage your stress on stay on track towards good health with information from Gyno Gab.
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Stepping On The Scale Daily Reduces Your Weight By 7% Over a Year!
Need more motivation to maintain a healthy weight? A new study shows that daily or weekly weigh-ins helped dieters lose 7% more weight over one year. Of course, the number of the scale can't tell you exactly how healthy you are. Visit your gyno for a more accurate reading of your overall body composition.
Read More.
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Smoking and Urinary Leakage
Is holiday stress tempting you to light up? Tobacco and other nicotine products decrease estrogen in your body, leading to
stress and weakening of your bladder and pelvic floor muscles. If you're experiencing urinary leakage, smoking might be the culprit. If you want to quit, your gyno can help!
Read more.
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Stress Can Prevent Pregnancy
Stress hormones can wreak havoc on our entire body: they derange the menstrual cycle
, affect blood sugar levels and metabolism, cause weight loss or gain, throw off our biological clock, and make normal sleep difficult. It's no wonder stressed out couples have trouble conceiving. Your gyno can help you pinpoint sources of stress in your life, and help you reduce overall stress.
Read more.
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