July 2008, Volume 8, Issue 2
Special Points of Interest (click topic)
Women’s Health Practice Welcomes Dr. Patricia Ristic
Women’s Health Practice Welcomes Carol Thomas, C.N.M.
Women’s Health Practice Welcomes Jennifer Johnson, B.S.
Research News
Dr. Trupin is quoted in Cosmopolitan
Palomar Lux2940 Laser at Hada Cosmetic Medicine
Dad's Age Plays Role in Fertility
Dare to Bare for the summer? Here are some of Hada's favorite summer product pics!
Beauty Boot Camp 2 at Hada Cosmetic Medicine
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Women’s Health Practice Welcomes Dr. Patricia Ristic
Dr. Ristic joined Women’s Health Practice in February 2008. Dr. Ristic comes to us from McKinley Health Center. She has been practicing in Obstetrics and Gynecology for 18 years.
Dr. Ristic received her medical degree from Rush Medical School in 1985 and completed her residency at Columbus Medical Center affiliated with Northwestern Medical Center in 1989.
She specializes in gynecologic care from infertility to contraception counseling. Dr. Ristic is also involved in a variety of clinical trials in the area of women’s health. Women’s Health Practice offers an on-site laboratory, ultrasounds and an outpatient surgery center.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Ristic, please contact Women’s Health Practice at 217.356.3736.
Women’s Health Practice Welcomes Carol Thomas, C.N.M.
Women’s Health Practice is pleased to announce the addition of Nurse Midwife, Carol Anne Thomas.
Carol graduated from California State University, Fullerton with her Master’s of Science in Women’s Health Concentration/Nurse Midwifery in 2006. She received her Bachelor’s of Science from The Ohio State University-College of Nursing, Columbus, Ohio in 2002. Carol also holds a certificate as a Pharmacy Technician from Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center in Columbus, Ohio.
At Women’s Health Practice, Carol will be managing low-risk primary care patients, including: gynecological care, antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn clients.
To schedule an appointment with Carol, please contact Women’s Health Practice at 217.356.3736.
Women’s Health Practice Welcomes Jennifer Johnson, B.S.
Women’s Health Practice is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer Johnson. Jennifer is a recent graduate from the University of Illinois Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology, double majoring in Psychology.
Jennifer is an Assistant Research Coordinator at Women’s Health Practice Research Division and brings her knowledge of data collection, laboratory expertise and meticulous record keeping.
Currently Enrolling Studies
Are You Experiencing Feminine Burning, Itching or Irritation?
If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study for an investigational medication to potentially treat the cause of your discomfort.
If you qualify you will receive study related examinations, tests and study medication at no charge.
You may also be compensated for your time and travel.
Is Intercourse Painful?
Our center is participating in a research study of Vulvar Vestibulitis if you are:
You may be compensated for your time and travel. To join the women participating in this nationwide research study, call: Women’s Health Practice, Jan Dedrick @ 217-356-3736.
Breast Pain is a Common Problem
Breast pain is one of the most common complaints in women, especially those of reproductive age. If you are a woman between the ages of 18-45 and have cyclical breast pain and regular menstrual cycles, you may be interested in a clinical research study.
Women’s Health Practice is conducting a clinical research study for women who experience the uncomfortable symptoms of breast pain.
Qualifying participants will receive the following at no cost:
Health insurance is not required and you may be compensated for time and travel. For more information or to see if you pre-qualify for this research study, please call:
Women’s Health Practice at (217) 356.3736, or visit www.hotflashclinicalstudy.com
Are You No Longer Turned On When the Lights Turn Off?
A medical research study for women who have lost their sexual desire.
If you’re a woman at least 30 years of age, you may not realize your lack of interest in sex might be a common medical disorder. You are invited to see if you qualify for a medical research study. To qualify, you must have gone through menopause or had your ovaries removed. The purpose of the study is to determine the safety and effectiness of LibiGel, an investigative medication for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD). Visit www.BloomStudy.com or call 1-877-BLOOM-81.
We Are Also Currently Enrolling In:
Women interested in volunteering or learning more about these studies can contact Women’s Health Practice at 217.356.3736, or visit our website at www.womenshealthpractice.com
We continuously update clinical studies on our website, so visit often or feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.
Dr. Trupin is quoted in Cosmopolitan
“Gyno 911 on Vacation”, Cosmopolitan, June 2008, Page 214.
Palomar Lux2940 Laser at Hada Cosmetic Medicine
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Mechanism of Action:
Our fractional ablative skin resurfacing uses the 2940 nm wavelength, the most efficient at removing damaged skin. Unique micro-fractional technology preserves portions of healthy tissue surrounding the treatment zone, fostering unprecedented rates of reepithelialization and lower patient downtime, with significantly less pain than traditional ablative laser procedures.
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Dad's Age Plays Role in Fertility
Drop in Pregnancy Rates After Fertility Treatments When Men Are Over 40
A woman's age plays a key role in her ability to get pregnant, but a landmark study now shows that dad's age may be just as important.
A study of more than 12,000 couples undergoing fertility treatments has found that pregnancy rates drop and miscarriages increase when the father is older than 40. The findings are being presented at the 24th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Barcelona, Spain.
The results are believed to be the first to show that simply being an older dad has a strong effect on reproductive outcomes.
Researcher Stephanie Belloc of the Eylau Centre for Assisted Reproduction in Paris and colleagues analyzed the outcomes of more than 21,000 intrauterine inseminations (IUIs). An IUI is a type of fertility treatment in which the man's sperm is first separated (or "washed") from the seminal fluid and then inserted into the woman's uterus. The team looked at sperm quality and pregnancy, miscarriage, and delivery rates.
"We found that the age of the father was important in pregnancy rates – men over 40 had a negative effect," Belloc says in a news release. "And, perhaps, more surprisingly, miscarriages rates increased where the father was over 40."
How a father's age influences fertility has been a matter of debate. Until now, there's been no clinical proof that simply being an older dad directly affects a couple's ability to conceive and achieve a healthy pregnancy.
"Our research proves for the first time that there is a strong paternal age-related effect on IUI outcomes, and this information should be considered by both doctors and patients in assisted reproduction programs," Belloc says.
Even though the trial involved a large number of couples, Belloc plans further studies to confirm the results. "This research has important implications for couples wanting to start a family," she says, "and we need to research it in as large a group as possible."
Belloc recommends that fertility specialists suggest in vitro fertilization [IVF] or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) – a technique that places sperm directly into an egg – to couples when either partner is over age 40.
"These methods, although not in themselves a guarantee of success, may help couples where the man is older to achieve a pregnancy more quickly, and also reduce the risk of miscarriage," she says.
Belloc's results also confirmed that women over 35 have lower pregnancy rates than younger women, and are more likely to miscarry.
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Beauty Boot Camp 2 at Hada Cosmetic Medicine
Launching Hada’s New Skin Care Line with Green Tea
Thursday, September 4, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm OR Friday, September 5, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
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