Women's Services Links

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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Contains information about women's health care physicians. Includes such topics as adolescent health, maintaining wellness and violence against women.

External Link: http://www.acog.com/

American College of Nurse-Midwives

Contains information about nurse-midwifery practice.

External Link: http://www.acnm.org/

PMS Center

Offers descriptions and symptoms (psychological, postpartum depression, learning disabilities etc.) associated with premenstrual syndromes.

External Link: http://www.bairpms.com/

The Museum of Menstruation

The home page of the only museum in the world devoted to menstruation! The purpose of the museum is to teach the public the rich history of menstruation from all cultures of the world and give researchers access to its unmatched collections.

External Link: http://www.mum.org/

Migraine Resource Center

Here you can learn about some of the triggers, symptoms, and treatment programs for migraine, take a free detailed diagnostic screening, receive complimentary support materials such as free subscription to HeadWay, the migraine newsletter, and much more. Maintained by Galaxo Wellcome Inc.

External Link: http://www.migrainehelp.com/

Community Breast Health Project (CBHP)

The mission of the Community Breast Health Project is to improve the lives of people touched by breast cancer by acting as a clearinghouse for information and support, providing volunteer opportunities for breast cancer survivors and friends dedicated to helping others with the disease, and serving as an educational resource and a community center for all who are concerned about breast cancer and breast health. The Community Breast Health Project is grass roots, patient-driven, and committed to providing services free or charge.

External Link: http://www-med.stanford.edu/CBHP/

Menopause: Another Change in Life

Provides resources from Planned Parenthood, including signs and indications, osteoporosis, and traditional and alternative therapies.

External Link: http://plannedparenthood.org/WOMENSHEALTH/menopause.htm

DMDA Depression Site

The DMDA of Mount Sinai Medical Center is a support group for persons with mood disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder, as well as their family members and friends.

External Link: http://www.columbia.edu/~jgg17/DMDA/

Online Birth Center

Midwifery, Pregnancy, and Birth-Related Information.

External Link: http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/birthindex.html

Breastfeeding Articles and Resources

Articles on latch-on, insufficient milk syndrome, formula vs. breast-milk.

External Link: http://www.parentsplace.com/pregnancy/breastfeeding/

Water Birth Information

Water birth web site, providing information on the use of water for labor, childbirth, and early childhood development. Includes fascinating information from the world's leading water birth pioneers, product information, and a photo gallery (including birth and breastfeeding-under-water photos).

External Link: http://www.well.com/user/karil/

Ask NOAH About: Sexuality

New York Online Access to Health (NOAH) is a project that brought together the four New York partners: The City University of New York, The New York Academy of Medicine, New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency, and The New York Public Library. This site provides a number of FAQs about sexuality and sex-related issues including adolescents and abstinence and sexual education issues in schools.

External Link: http://www.noah.cuny.edu/sexuality/sexuality.html

Sexuality Information & Education Council

Incorporated in 1964, SIECUS develops, collects, and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. It includes answers to such questions as "How can I pass my religious values on to my child?".

External Link: http://www.seicus.org/

The Herpes Zone

This web page was created in an effort to bring knowledge and understanding about herpes viruses for the general public and healthcare professionals.

External Link: http://www.herpeszone.com/

Travel Health Online

An on-line site that provides information about travel-related health issues.

External Link: http://www.tripprep.com/index.html

AIDS Resource List

AIDS Resource List has many links to all kinds of HIV/AIDS-related sites.

External Link: http://www.specialweb.com/aids/

Sexual Assault Information Page

A searchable list of resources and sites.

External Link: http://www.cs.utk.edu/~bartley/saInfoPage.html

Sexuality and U

Your Link to Sexual Well-being

This site offers comprehensive sexual health information provided by a team of experts and includes tailored portals for teens, adults, parents and teachers. Subjects include contraception, STDs and sexual health.

http://www.sexualityandu.ca