How Hot Is It?

Last month, ushering in spring and weather that gave all of us hot flashes, Dr. James Wang continued our series on menopause with an introductory lecture outlining its signs and symptoms, as well as introducing us to some of the vast array of products out there. The lecture was both informative and as usual, quite entertaining. Now that your appetites have been whet, it's time to get controversial.

This Month:

Will estrogen therapy cause breast cancer? What about heart attacks? What should I do about these horrible hot flashes? What can I really believe about hormone replacement therapy? Over the past years, the controversy surrounding hormone replacement therapy has reached a fevered pitch and many questions remain unanswered. The Women's Health Initiative has been the main source of concern. Believe it or not, there are benefits to hormone replacement therapy. On Wednesday, May 12, 2004, Dr. Ruth Pryor will present “Hormone Replacement Therapy: What Do We Do Now?” at Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Pryor will discuss the benefits and risks of hormone replacement therapy, current therapy recommendations, and the Women's Health Initiative. If you are concerned, confused, and considering hormone replacement therapy for perimenopausal symptoms, you should not miss this presentation. Dr. Pryor is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, and a local obstetrician/gynecologist. The free lecture will be held from 7 – 9 PM in the O'Hara Conference Room, Mercy Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Light refreshments will be served.

Something Different, Perhaps?

We're hoping to rekindle some flames (not necessarily romantic) between women and men at our June meeting. We are feverishly devising a unique and interactive program that will require male participation in the audience. So we need you all to start recruiting men to come to the June meeting (otherwise there will only be Dr. Wool and Dr. Wang to pick on). Please, get your spouses, partners, friend's spouses and partners to come. This will be as educational for them as it will be for you. Who knows, maybe they'll learn something…

On Line:

We are continuing to expand our website. Learn more about Women's Health Associates, our practitioners and our services. The latest schedules and news information will be updated regularly. In addition, the RHM newsletter will be posted on the website. We are working to get an e-mail list for those who would like to receive the newsletter by Internet. Check out our product page as we develop our diverse line of products to keep you feeling and looking wonderful! Visit us at www.womenshealthteam.com. All the practitioners and staff at Women's Health Associates are committed to your health. Our practice is dedicated to practicing the "Art of Medicine" in the modern world. We know that the latest science and technology cannot replace the understanding and intuition of a conscientious, caring practitioner. We strive to provide both. When you think of your healthcare, think of us.To register, obtain a lecture schedule, or obtain information on our practice, call 413-736-9978.

To schedule an appointment at our Westfield office, call 413-562-8306. To schedule an appointment at our Springfield office, call 413-736-9978.

Robert Wool, MD James Wang, MD Ruth Pryor, MD Christine Sevigny,CNM Deborah Harris, OGNP