Helpful Links
General Women's Health / Health Libraries
Mass211.org, a statewide information resource and service referral center
Office on Women's Health - A division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
HealthyWomen - Leading independent health information source for women
Mayo Clinic - Women's Health
American College of Nurse Midwives (ACNM)
Women's Health Library (from ACNM)
Women's Health Library (from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologist)
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Health Topics (A-Z)
Birth Control (also see specific sections below for IUD, Diaphragm)
Birth Control Options - from Bedsider.org
Cancer
National Cancer Institute - WCancers by Body Location/System
Diabetes
Domestic Violence
Domestic violence information - from Alianza
Endometriosis
Herpes
Herpes Handbook from Portland Press and Westover Heights Clinic
HPV Vaccine (Gardasil)
Gardasil - Vaccine for HPV and Cervical Cancer
Hysterectomy
Video reviewing hysterectomy from the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons
Immunizations and Vaccines
Incontinence
Bladder Control FAQs from American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
Intimate Rose (Kegel Exercise System, Dilators, and More) - Some products are available in our Springfield office! Please contact us to find out more.
Bladder Botox for Overactive Bladder
Also see the section below on pelvic floor disorders.
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial Cystitis Network - Sponsored in part by various companies.
ICHelp.org - additoinal online resources addressing IC concerns including costs. Sponsored in part by various companies.
IUD Birth Control
IUD Information - from ACOG
General IUD Informtion - from Bedsider.org
5 common myths about IUDs - from Bedsider.org
Medications
Drugs.com - drug-information database
Drug Library - from the National Library of Medicine
Menopause
Visit our menopause resources and links page.
Mindful Awareness/Mindful Based Stress Reduction
UMASS Medical School Center for Mindfulness (Shrewsbury, MA)
Self guided online video course and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course opportunities
Contact/information: srp@umassmed.edu, or 1-508-856-2656
Apps:
Osteoporosis
Bone Health and Osteoporosis - from the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
Calcium Rich Foods - from the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
Pelvic Prolapse & Pelvic Floor Disorders
Patient Site from American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
www.mypelvichealth.org
Cleveland Clinic OB/GYN & Women's Health Institute
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/ob_gyn/womens_health/urogynecology_pelvic_floor_disorders/default.aspx
ACOG prolapse and pessary patient education videos
http://www.acog.org/For_Patients/Patient_Education_Videos/Pelvic_Organ_Prolapse
Take the Floor: Voices for Pelvic Floor Disorders
http://www.voicesforpfd.org/
Intimate Rose (Kegel Exercise System, Dilators, and More)
https://www.intimaterose.com/ - Some products are available locally in our Springfield office! Please contact us to find out more.
Pregnancy/Postpartum
Childbirth and Parenting Classes - offered by Baystate Medical Center
Cord Blood Banking – Public and Private
National Cord Blood Program
National Marrow Donor Program
Parent's Guide to Cord Blood Foundation
Folic Acid to Prevent Birth Defects - from the Centers for Disease Control
High Risk Pregnancies - from the National Institutes of Health
Information on Pregnancy, Babies, Prematurity - from the March of Dimes
Twins and Triplets - from Multiples of America
The Genesis Fund - support for hildren born with physical and intellectual challenges and benetic disorders
Flu Vaccine - from BOGG
Sexuality
HealthyWomen (HW) - Nation's leading independent health information source for women
www.healthywomen.org
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Centers for Disease Control - STD
www.cdc.gov/STD
Skin Health
American Academy of Dermatology
www.aad.org
Smoking – Information on Quitting, Cessation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Smokefree Women information, resources, tools, support
www.women.smokefree.gov
Terrie's Story - Real Stories and Tips (from the CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/stories/terrie.html
Teen Health
Visit our online "teen suite" dedicated to young women's health resources and links.
Urogynecology, Incontinence, Pelvic Prolapse
Patient Site from American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
www.mypelvichealth.org
Patient information from the International Urogynecological Association
http://www.iuga.org/?page=patientinfo
Vitamin D
American College of Nurse Midwives
http://www.midwife.org/ACNM/files/ccLibraryFiles/Filename/000000001221/Vitamin%20D.pdf
Gynecology
Cerene Cryoablation
https://www.cerene.com/patients/
Safety Information
Environmental Working Group
Offers information about product safety, etc. www.ewg.org
Support
Bereavement website for parents
www.compassionatefriends.org
Hospitals
Baystate Medical Center
www.baystatehealth.org
Products
Hypoallergenic Reusable Pads
www.gladrags.com
Allergy-Free Apparel
www.cottonique.com
Intimate Rose (Kegel Exercise System, Dilators, and More)
https://www.intimaterose.com/ - Some products are available locally in our Springfield office! Please contact us to find out more.
