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General Health Sites: The National Women's Health Information Center http://www.4woman.org/ NWHIC is a health information resource and Federal publication referral service from the Department of Health and Human Services. The site provides a gateway to women's health information from other government agencies, public and private organizations, and consumer and health care professional groups. Aging Women's Issues http://www.aarp.org/programs/women/home.html The American Association of Retired Persons guide to issues facing midlife and older women. Menopause http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/h_focus/wom_hlth/menopaus/menopaus.htm Information from the American Medical Association's Health Insight. Advance Directives http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/spec_con/patient/pat092.htm Information from the American Medical Association's Health Insight. ElderPage: Information for Older Persons and Families http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/elderpage.html A clearinghouse of information on aging from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging, including pamphlets, a directory of resources and an eldercare locator. Alzheimer's Disease http://www.ninds.nih.gov/patients/Disorder/ALZHEIMR/alzheimers.htm Information from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Birth Control Counseling to Prevent Pregnancy http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0073.html Guidelines for physicians from the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition, prepared by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Emergency Contraception Web Site http://ec.princeton.edu/ Information from Princeton University's Office of Population Research on emergency contraception options, including a directory of providers. Your Contraceptive Choices http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/h_focus/wom_hlth/contracp/contracp.htm Information from the American Medical Association's Health Insight. Information from Planned Parenthood http://www.plannedparenthood.org Pregnancy Today http://pregnancytoday.com/ This self-described "journal for moms-to-be" offers expert Q&A, a birth planner and forums on the day-to-day experience of pregnancy Bone Health The National Osteoporosis Foundation http://www.nof.org/ Information on bone health, prevention, risk factors and current research on osteoporosis. Breast Cancer Screening for Breast Cancer http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0017.html Guidelines for physicians from the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition, prepared by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Breast Cancer: How Your Mind Can Help Your Body http://helping.apa.org/therapy/breast.html Information on breast cancer and psychological well-being, from the American Psychological Association. Breast Feeding La Leche League International http://www.lalecheleague.org/ Comprehensive information on breast feeding from one of the leading organizations that advocates for breast feeding. ProMoM http://www.promom.org/ Promotion of Mother's Milk Inc offers information on breast feeding, ranging from how-to guides to breast feeding humor. Diet and Exercise Information for Women on Food Safety, Nutrition and Cosmetics http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/wh-toc.html A directory of resources from the Food and Drug Administration, including links to non-government sources on topics such as osteoporosis, heart disease and nutrition. Body Image and Women's Health http://www.4woman.gov/bodyimage/index.htm Information about nutrition, exercise and eating disorders from the National Women's Health Information Center Health Insight: Fitness Basics http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/gen_hlth/fitness/fitness.htm Information from the American Medical Association's Health Insight. AMWA's Guide to Heart Healthy Eating http://www.amwa-doc.org/publications/health_eating.htm Guidelines from the American Medical Women's Association. Eating Disorders Information about Anorexia and Bulimia www.nationaleatingdisorders.org Healthy Babies March of Dimes Health Information Library http://www.modimes.org/HealthLibrary2/portal.htm Information on preventing birth defects, prenatal screening and having a healthy pregnancy, from the March of Dimes. Pregnancy and Parenting http://www.plannedparenthood.org/PARENTS/index.html Information from Planned Parenthood on fertility and prenatal care. www.Vaginismus.com Resources and information for helping women overcome painful sex and penetration problems Information about Midwives http://www.midwife.org/ Pregancy Reproducation and Health Education http://www.childbirth.org Post Partum Depression http://postpartum.net/ Post Partum Dads http://www.postpartumdads.org/ HIV Pregnancy and HIV: What Women and Doctors Need to Know http://www.hcfa.gov/hiv/default.htm Information about reducing the risk of transmission, from the Health Care Financing Administration. Hormone Replacement Therapy A Practical Guide to Hormone Replacement Therapy http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/h_focus/wom_hlth/menopaus/hrt.htm Information from the American Medical Association's Health Insight service. Incontinence Urinary Incontinence http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/spec_con/patient/pat032.htm Information from the Journal of the American Medical Association Patient Page. Incontinence... You Are Not Alone http://www.drylife.org/ Information on incontinence from the American Urological Association. Urinary Incontinence in Women http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/urolog/pubs/uiwomen/uiwomen.htm Information from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Menopause http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/h_focus/wom_hlth/menopaus/menopaus.htm Information from the American Medical Association's Health Insight. Q&A: Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk http://www.amwa-doc.org/healthtopics/hrt_breastcancer_qa.htm Information from the American Medical Women's Association Facts About Hormone Replacement Therapy and Heart Disease: The PEPI Trial http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/hrt_pepi.htm Information on HRT from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Mental Health Are Women More Vulnerable to Alcohol's Effects? http://silk.nih.gov/silk/niaaa1/publication/aa46.htm A 1999 Alcohol Alert from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Drinking and Your Pregnancy http://silk.nih.gov/silk/niaaa1/publication/brochure.htm A fact sheet from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. What You Should Know About Women and Depression http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/depress.html Facts from the American Psychological Association on women and depression. Health Women / Healthy Lifestyles http://www.health.org/pubs/healwom/index.htm Information about alcohol and other drugs from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. Women and Depression http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/depwomen.cfm Information on awareness, recognition and treatment from the National Institute of Mental Health. Mental Health Resource http://www.helpguide.org Pregnancy Baby Names http://www.babynamer.com/ Teen Health www.girlshealth.gov This site is to help girls (ages 10 to 16) learn about health, growing up, and issues they may face. Girlshealth.gov promotes healthy and positive behaviors in girls, giving them reliable and useful health information in a fun, easy-to-understand way. The website also provides information to parents and educators to help them teach girls about healthy living. teenwire.com http://www.teenwire.com/ Information for teens about sexuality, birth control, STD's and pregnancy, from Planned Parenthood. Women's Health http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/health4.html Information on frequently asked questions from the American Academy of Family Physicians. National Women’s Health Resource Center www.healthywomen.org Women's Health Initiative http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/index.html The WHI is a 15 year research program that focuses on the major causes of death, disability and frailty in postmenopausal women. The site includes a description of the WHI, an update on the recruitment status, project goals, and a list of participating institutions. |
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