Latest News

LATEST NEWS

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. is excited to announce their official non-profit status as a national organization as of November 5, 2007!

Together, we will find hope to help deal with chronic pelvic pain issues.

Please come back to visit for the latest news and updates as our
organization grows with YOU!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 2010

ENDING FEMALE PAIN, A WOMAN’S MANUAL BY ISA HERRERA, MSPT CSCS
The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Women Suffering From Chronic Pelvic and Sexual Pain

Women who suffer needlessly from chronic pelvic pain, painful intercourse, and post-partum pain can find relief with this amazing, newly released resource.

Ending Female Pain, A Woman’s Manual instructs women on how to regain control over their pain and improve their quality of lifestyles by teaching them the trade secrets developed by physical therapist and author Isa Herrera.

Ending Female Pain provides the details women need to know to help them selves, presented by Herrera with honesty, accuracy, and simplicity.

Visit www.EndingFemalePain.com or www.Renew-PT.com for more information about Ending Female Pain, A Woman’s Manual. Contact information: Ms. Isa Herrera, MSPT, CSCS, email: info@endingFemalePain.com or call her office at 212-213-4660.

October 2009

NUCYNTA - A Different Kind of Pain Treatment

New Opiate Pain Medicine, Nucynta (tapentadol), is available. NUCYNTA™ is a single molecule with a different approach to pain relief. It is the first new molecule in analgesia in over 25 years for the relief of moderate to severe acute pain in patients 18 years of age or older. NUCYNTA™ works differently than other currently available opioids. It may be an appropriate choice for some patients. How does NUCYNTATM Works click here.

September

New Fibromyalgia Drug – Savella® (milnacipran HCI)

New Opiate Pain Medicine, Nucynta (tapentadol), is available. In clinical studies, Savella helped relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Some patients who experienced overall improvement with Savella also experienced overall pain reductions one week after they reached a stable dose.

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. ANNOUNCES ITS UPCOMING CONFERENCE:

5th Annual Pelvic Health Conference
February 20, 2010
Crowne Plaza at Greenpoint
Click Here for details!

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. IN THE MEDIA

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. Medical Advisory Board Member, Dr. Christopher Jayne appeared on an episode of Great Day Houston on Thursday, November 20, 2008. He was on a panel discussing “Sexual Health”. Dr. Jayne appeared on the three segments.

Segment #1

Segment #2

Segment #3

1ST IC & CHRONIC BLADDER PAIN MINI CONFERENCE IN SPRINGFIELD, MO
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 12:30-3:30PM AT COX HOSPITAL -THE MEYER CENTER 3545 S. NATIONAL AVENUE, SPRINGFIELD, MO (Space is limited so PLEASE call in advance!) Guest Speaker: Odilia Egbers, Pelvic Pain Physical Therapist, will share the benefits of pelvic PT etc.
• Please bring an IC safe snack to share. Meet other patients in Missouri and Arkansas.
• Review many of the available books and materials for IC and chronic bladder pain.
• Have the opportunity to help with a research study for IC patients.
For more information contact: Robin at 417-581-8965 or email at jrcvetter@aim.com or Shelly at 417-255-1900 or email at Romans828@mozarks.com

September 6, 2008

P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. is excited to announce that all registered attendees for the 4th ANNUAL PELVIC HEALTH CONFERENCE, Saturday, January 24, 2009 are invited to attend

"Meet the Guest Speakers"
Friday, January 23, 2009
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Holiday Inn (near the Galleria)
Hospitality Suite, 3131 West Loop South, Houston, TX 77027

Meet and speak with Dr. Michael Pezzone and Dr. Theoharis Theoharides one-on-one. All attendees that attend the early registration receptions will also receive an additional ticket for the door-prize drawing to be held at the end of the conference on Saturday.

There are sure to be other surprises - you will not want to miss a minute!

Conference registration will also be accepted at the reception. Click here to register online using paypal or to request an invitation.

Meet the Guest Speakers Reception is sponsored by the Interstitial Cystitis Network and Alaven® (makers of Cystoprotek)

June 12, 2008
P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. is excited to announce the first co-chairs of the medical advisory board.

Co-Chair: Peter M. Lotze, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Dr. Lotze is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ob/Gyn, Division of Urogynecology for both Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas, Houston. He is the Co-Director for the Anatomy Lab for Resident Education at the University of Texas, Houston. He is also the director of the Fellowship Program in Urogynecology at Ob/Gyn Associates in Houston, TX. Dr. Lotze has published several articles in the area of urogynecology and remains actively engaged in research in pelvic health issues.

Co-Chair: Christopher P. Smith, M.D., M.B.A.
Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He is very active in research in urology as the Co-Director of the Neurourology Lab. He is a Specialist in Male and Female Incontinence and Voiding Dysfunction. He is an expert in the use of Botox® and InterStim® therapies, treatment of refractory overactive bladder, and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Dr. Smith has published many articles and the recipient of many awards including Houston’s Top Doc 2008.

Disclaimer Statement:
All information on the P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. Web site is provided with the understanding that the P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. does not engage in the practice of medicine. The members of P.U.R.E. H.O.P.E. cannot and do not give medical advice. No information on this Web site should be considered medical advice. Only your personal physician can do this for you.