Gyn Links

The information found in these pages is not meant to be a substitute for information received from your doctor or midwife. We encourage you to bring your questions and concerns to us. Since we cannot always be available to answer your questions, we want to provide you with some additional sources of information, but the information contained in these pages should not be considered a substitute for personal medical care.

These articles are presented “as is”, without any express or implied warranties. While reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, our practice assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions, or for damages from use of the information herein. Please consult your doctor or midwife for specific information.

Abuse and Domestic Violence

Connecticut Domestic Violence Shelters

http://www.divorcesource.com/shelters/connecticut.shtml

Adolescents and Young Women

Questions and answers about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted infections

http://www.iwannaknow.org/

Information for young adults on pregnancy, contraception, STDs and communicating well about sexual issues

http://www.itsyoursexlife.com/

Sponsored by Children’s Hospital in Boston, this site provides information on health issues that affect teenage

girls and young women. Lots of good information sheets!

http://www.youngwomenshealth.org

Sex, Etc. – an online newsletter by teens, for teens

http://www.sxetc.org/

Articles on sexuality from the New York Online Access for Health

http://www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/sexuality/index.html

Alternative or Complementary Therapies

Interested in alternative therapies? Here’s a study on the use of agnus castus (Chaste tree) for PMS.

http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/322/7279/134

Evidence-based herbal medicine – What’s safe? Where’s the evidence that herbs work? What precautions should you take if you use herbal therapies? This is a really good resource.

http://www.herbmed.org/

Curious about alternative and complementary medicine?

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, National Institute of Health

http://nccam.nih.gov/

From New York Online Access to Health, extensive site

http://www.noah-health.org/en/alternative/index.html

Breast Care and Breast Cancer

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer.

http://www.breastcancer.org/

Information about breast imaging procedures from the American Cancer Society

http://tinyurl.com/6bogwgf

Usually we do not feature commercially sponsored sites, but Ethicon has provided a lot of good information on breast biopsies, and what the results mean.

http://www.Breastbiopsy.com/

Cancer

Resources and support from the National Cancer Institute; extensive and worthwhile site

http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/

National Cervical Cancer Coalition

http://www.nccc-online.org/

Association of Cancer On-line Resources

http://www.acor.org/

Contraception

Choosing the best birth control method for you

http://bedsider.org/

Emergency contraception website – also available in French, Spanish and Arabic

http://ec.princeton.edu/index.html

Emergency Contraception

http://www.go2planb.com/

The Feminist Women’s Health Center

http://www.fwhc.org

Planned Parenthood’s site

http://www.plannedparenthood.org

good information on Natural Family Planning

http://www.bygpub.com/natural/natural-family-planning.htm

FertilityUK is the national fertility awareness & NFP service for the UK. The service provides comprehensive and objective information to the general public and health professionals on all aspects of fertility awareness.

http://www.fertilityuk.org/

Infertility

A Guide to Infertility Treatment and Procedures

http://www.firstvisitivf.org/

Information on basic infertility workup from the InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination

http://www.ivf.com/inciidwu.html

American Society of Reproductive Medicine; includes patient handouts

http://www.asrm.org

Resolve is a support group for women and men with infertility concerns; in addition, it provides a wealth of information on infertility and getting pregnant

http://www.resolve.org

Guide to tests, drugs and procedures

http://sharedjourney.com/test.html

Homepage of the fertility awareness and natural family planning association; good site with information on the physiology of the menstrual cycle, and signs of ovulation

http://www.fertilityuk.org/index.html

Menopause

Pause – the online magazine that is your complete guide to midlife health

http://pause.acog.org/

Confused about the hormone replacement controversies? Here’s a site that helps explain the studies

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/

information on midlife health from the National Women’s Health Resource Center

http://www.healthywomen.org

The web site of the North American Menopause Society

http://www.menopause.org/

Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Irregularities and Gyn Problems

The Endometriosis Zone

http://www.endometriosiszone.org/

The Endometriosis Association

http://www.endometriosisassn.org/

treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome with insulin lowering medication

http://www.ivf.com/pcostreat.html

Obgyn.net adds a new section on Sex Related Issues, includiong such topics as vulvodynia, data rape, contraception, changes in libido. Lots of good information here!

http://www.obgyn.net/sexissues/sexissues.asp

good site with descriptions of various causes of irregular menstrual bleeding

http://www.mjbovo.com/AbnlBleed.htm

National Vulvodynia Association

http://www.nva.org/

PAP Smears

Every thing you need to know about Pap smears.

https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Cervical-Cancer-Screening

https://www.acog.org/Patients/FAQs/Cervical-Cancer-Screening-Infographic

PMS and Depression

Interested in alternative therapies for PMS? Agnus castus is effective in premenstrual syndrome

http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/322/7279/0/c

Sexually Transmitted Infections/Vaginitis

Questions and answers about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted infections

http://www.iwannaknow.org/

more good information from New York Online Access to Health

http://www.noah-health.org/en/infectious/std/

excellent site with detailed information on the signs and symptoms of many sexually transmitted infections;explicit photos however, and you must check a disclaimer to enter the site

http://www.afraidtoask.com/STD/

Women’s Health in General – lots of good information on a wide variety of topics

Sexual Relationship Problems?

Sexual and relationship problems are surprisingly common and can cause huge distress. Research suggests that between a third and a half of adults report having sexual problems. At the heart of many relationship breakdowns and divorces are sexual problems. But people find it very difficult to talk about such personal issues and this may mean that problems go unresolved for years or even for ever. It does not need to be like this.

http://www.basrt.org.uk/

Association of Reproductive Health Professionals

Reproductive health is a broad topic, intimately tied to every person’s quality of life. It is about helping people navigate the hormonal changes in their bodies, whether in adolescence or in menopause. It is about choosing whether and when to be pregnant, and being able to have a safe and healthy pregnancy. It is about understanding ourselves as sexual beings and how our sexuality affects our relationships and our health. Reproductive health is about helping people live long and satisfying lives.

The ARHP Web site is designed to provide health practitioners and the general public evidence-based information on the broad range of topics that make up reproductive health. For ease of navigation, ARHP’s wide array of resources including continuing education, clinical publications, patient resources, featured research, breaking news, and links to additional information are organized by fourteen broad reproductive health topics/

http://www.arhp.org/

The companion website of the classic women’s health book, Our Bodies, Our Selves

http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/book/default.asp

Human Anatomy OnLine is a great interactive resource for learning more about our bodies. There is a wealth of information on reproductive anatomy.

http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html

Many links on gyn care, pregnancy and primary care from The National Women’s Health Information Center

http://www.4woman.org/

extensive links and information from New York Online Access to Health

http://www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/women/

topics concerning sexuality from New York Online Access to Health

http://www.noah-health.org/en/healthy/sexuality/index.html

National Woman’s Health Resource Center

http://www.healthywomen.org

“Boldly Exploring Women’s Health”

http://www.estronaut.com