Resources for Patient Education

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology is a nonprofit membership organization, founded in 1951. This organization is dedicated to the advancement of women's health through education, practice, research and advocacy.

North American Menopause Society (NAMS)

This is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting women's health during mid-life and beyond through an understanding of menopause. This site contains information on perimenopause, early menopause, menopause symptoms, long term effects of estrogen loss, and a wide variety of therapies to enhance health.

http://www.menopause.org/

http://www.menopause.org/for-women

The National Osteoporosis Foundation

Established in 1984, this foundation is the nation's leading voluntary health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. Their mission is to prevent osteoporosis, to promote life-long bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure.

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the U.S. Its mission is to raise awareness about Ovarian cancer and to promote education about the disease. By dispelling myths and misunderstandings, the coalition is committed to improve the overall survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.

The National Alliance of Breast Cancer Organization

The American Academy of Family Physicians

This website has information about many topics to keep a healthy pregnancy, as well as answers to concerns, pregnant women may have. This site also includes information on many gynecological topics. It is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

The National Women’s Health Information Center

The NWHIC provides a gateway to the vast array of Federal and other women's health information resources. This is a service of the office on women's health in the Department of Health and Human Services.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

American Heart Association Websites on Getting Healthy and Nutrition

Heart.org Nutrition Center

Heart.org Getting Healthy

http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/114/1/82.full.pdf

https://www.goredforwomen.org/

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Pregnancy information

American Pregnancy

What To Expect

WomensHealth.Gov

Medications & Pregnancy