HELPFUL LINKS

Women's Health Issues 

• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / ACOG 
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Questions and Answers / The Hormone Foundation - The Endocrine Society 
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Fact Sheet / The Hormone Foundation - The Endocrine Society 
• Cervical Dysplasia / AMA 
• Vulvodynia / ACOG 
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women / AMA
• Pain During Intercourse / ACOG 
• Ovarian Cysts / ACOG 
• Pelvic Pain / ACOG 
• Genital Herpes / ACOG
• Human Papillomavirus Infection / ACOG 
• Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments / ACOG 
• Abnormal Uterine Bleeding / ACOG
• Exercising Your Pelvic Muscles / NIH
• Urinary Incontinence / ACOG 
• Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG 
• Vulvar Problems / ACOG
• Important Facts About Endometriosis / ACOG
• Uterine Fibroids / ACOG 
• Pelvic Support Problems / ACOG
• Menstrual Hygiene Products / ACOG

Common Procedures

• Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure / ACOG
• Hysteroscopy / ACS
• Understanding Hysterectomy / ACOG
• Hysterosalpingography / ACOG
• Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy / ACOG
• Laparoscopy / ACOG
• Endometrial Ablation / ACOG
• Surgical Alternatives to Hysterectomy in the Management of Leiomyomas (Fibroids) / ACOG
• The Pap Test / ACOG
• D & C for Miscarriage / ACS
• Colposcopy / ACOG

Breast Health

• Breast Self-Exam / ACOG
• Mammography / ACOG

Pregnancy Information 

• Circumcision: Frequently Asked Questions / AAP
• Vaginal Birth After Previous Cesarean Delivery / ACOG
• Use of Forceps and Vacuum Extractors for Operative Vaginal Delivery / ACOG
• Postpartum Depression / ACOG
• Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling / ACOG
• Exercise During Pregnancy / ACOG
• High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy / ACOG
• Bleeding During Pregnancy / ACOG
• Diabetes and Pregnancy / ACOG
• Preconceptional Care / ACOG
• Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery / ACOG
• How to Tell When Labor Begins / ACOG

Staying Healthy 

• Advance Directives: Living Wills and Health Care Powers of Attorney / ACOG
• Considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine / NIH
• Influenza / AMA
• 2005 Immunization Schedule / GOV
• Keeping Your Heart Healthy / ACOG
• Common Myths About Immunizations / AAP
• Exercise and Fitness: A Guide for Women / ACOG

Mental Health Issues 

• Depression / ACOG
• Fact Sheet: St. John's Wort / APA
• A Basic Guide to Depression / Medem_APA

Contraception 

• Postpartum Sterilization / ACOG
• The Intrauterine Device / ACOG
• Emergency Contraception / ACOG
• Contraception While Breastfeeding / ACOG
• Sterilization for Women and Men / ACOG
• Hormonal Contraception: Injections, Rings and Patches / ACOG
• Barrier Methods of Contraception / ACOG
• Sterilization by Laparoscopy / ACOG
• Birth Control / ACOG
• Birth Control Pills / ACOG

Menopause

• Hormone Replacement Therapy: The Benefits, Drawbacks and Risks / AMA
• Preventing Osteoporosis / ACOG
• Menopause: Managing Your Body's Changes / The Hormone Foundation - The Endocrine Society
• Osteoporosis / ACOG
• Hormone Therapy / ACOG
• Herbal Products for Menopause / ACOG
• The Menopause Years / ACOG
• Midlife Transitions: A Guide to Approaching Menopause / ACOG
• Hormone Replacement Therapy - Therapeutic Options / ACOG

Infertility

• Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss / ACOG
• Early Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage and Molar Pregnancy / ACOG
• Ectopic Pregnancy / ACOG
• Treating Infertility / ACOG

Cancer 

• Cervical Cancer / NIH
• Cancer of the Uterus / ACOG
• Cancer of the Ovary / ACOG
• Ovarian Cancer / NIH
• JAMA Patient Page: Know Your Options For Breast Cancer / AMA
• Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk: It's Your Choice / NIH
• Human Papillomaviruses And Cancer / CDC 

Especially for Teens

• What Causes Acne / AAP
• Puberty Information For Girls / AAP
• Growing Up / ACOG
• Boys' and Girls' Concerns About Puberty / AAP
• Menstruation / ACOG