Learning about medical conditions, treatments, and research will help you understand and take charge of your own health care. We have included some basic information on this website, but we encourage you to explore some of the following resources for even more useful health care information.
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Patient Education Resources
www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/
Women’s Health.gov
The Federal Government Source for Women’s Health Information (A U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services site). www.womenshealth.gov/
Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Breast Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Treatment. www.komen.org
OBGYN.net
A comprehensive international resource center for Obstetrics and Gynecology professionals and the women who are their patients. www.obgyn.net
Medscape
A resource for medical information and education materials for health care professionals. www.medscape.com/px/urlinfo
The North American Menopause Society
A nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women’s health during midlife and beyond. www.menopause.org
The Office of Women’s Health
A U.S. Food & Drug Administration website. www.fda.gov/WOMENS/
NuvaRing Website
Learn about NuvaRing for birth control. www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/index.asp
Gardasil Website
Learn about a vaccine that may help protect against cervical cancers caused by human papillomavirus. www.gardasil.com
ParaGard Website
Learn about ParaGard, an intrauterine contraceptive device. www.paragard.com
Mirena Website
An intrauterine contraceptive that delivers small amounts of hormone directly to the uterus. www.mirena-us.com/index.jsp
NovaSure Website
Learn about a quick, safe and simple one-time treatment with No Hormones and No Hysterectomy to treat excessive bleeding. www.NovaSure.com
Implanon Website
Learn more about Implanon®, a hormonal contraceptive that lasts up to 3 years. www.Implanon.com
Lupron Depot
Learn about endometriosis. www.endofacts.com