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Women's health organizations include professional associations for those who work with the health issues of women; groups that gather and disseminate health information specifically for women; advocacy groups and other relevant bodies.

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• Infertility
• Menopause
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Resources in This Category

• American Medical Women's Association

  http://www.amwa-doc.org/
  Dedicated to the care of the woman patient and to improving the personal and professional well-being of its members. Information includes health advice and guidance for the public as well as a contact point for physicians and students.

• Birth Trauma Canada

  http://birthtraumacanada.org/
  Mothers supporting women traumatized by a negative birth experience. Definition, factors, help, birth stories, women's comments, links and contact.

• California Black Women's Health Project

  http://www.cabwhp.org/
  Non-profit organization for improving the health of California’s Black women and girls through education, policy, outreach and advocacy. Updates, event announcements, publications, archives, resources, funding, training, multimedia, blogs and link to old site.

• Coalition for Research in Women’s Health (CRWH)

  http://www.crwh.org/
  Interdisciplinary collaboration among women's health researchers. Directory, calendar of events, member profiles, awards, scholarships, student resources, mailing list, e-bulletin, newsletter, summer programs, knowledge exchange and job listings.

• FDA Office of Women's Health

  http://www.fda.gov/womens/default.htm
  Ensures that Federal Drug Administration functions remain gender sensitive, integrated and responsive, and forms partnerships with government and non-government entities to promote FDA's women's health objectives.

• Feminist Women's Health Centre

  http://www.fwhc.org/
  Promotes and protects a woman's right to choose and receive reproductive health care. Information on breast care, reproduction issues, nutrition, teen health, menopause, provides related links, personal experiences, poetry, media resources, newsletters and directory. Spanish translation available.

• Global Alliance For Women's Health

  http://www.gawh.org/
  Coalitions of international, national and Non Governmental Organizations (NGO's) - Women's groups, health care professionals, religious organizations, academics and individual citizens from all of the regions of the world with the intention of improving health care services and research for women. English and Spanish.

• Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc

  http://www.helpingourteengirls.org/
  Atlanta-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of black young women and girls. Site includes mission, programs, news, resources, partners, volunteer opportunities, and updates.

• International Organization for Women and Development (IOWD)

  http://www.iowd.org/
  A non-profit organization, providing treatment and rehabilitation to Nigerian women with vesico-vaginal fistula.

• Jacobs Institute for Women's Health

  http://www.jiwh.org/
  A non-profit organization of providers and consumers for improving health care of women through research, dialogue, and information dissemination. Site details projects, initiatives, events, felicitations, briefings, publications, health resources, store, job opportunities, support and staff.

• NaProTechnology

  http://www.naprotechnology.com/
  Catholic-related; promotes reproductive and gynecological health care that cooperate completely with natural systems. Describes therapeutic approaches for infertility, PMS, prevention of preterm birth, postpartum depression, and other conditions.

• National Coalition of Pastors' Spouses - H.O.P.E. for Her Heart

  http://www.pastorspouses.com/
  A national health and wellness initiative, embedded in African American churches, focused on health disparities and social ills that disproportionately impact African American women.

• Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH), NIH

  http://orwh.od.nih.gov/
  Ensuring involvement of women in National Institute of Health funded research and activities. News and announcements, interdisciplinary initiatives, research, publications, NIH reports, health information, podcasts, career development, fact sheet, online gender courses, chronic fatigue syndrome and staff.

• Project Safe

  http://www.safephila.org/
  Seeks to reduce the spread of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among working women. Provides information and resources, and connects women to programs and services which are appropriate to their needs and interests.

• Section on Women's Health - American Physical Therapy Association

  http://www.womenshealthapta.org/
  Dedicated to the improvement of women's health worldwide through a commitment to quality physical therapy practice.

• Society for Women's Health Research

  http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/
  Seeking to improve the health of women through research, education and advocacy. Includes membership details and information about research and funding. Based in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

• The Jean Hailes Foundation

  http://www.jeanhailes.org.au/
  Women's health web site providing updates of latest research, health education and resources focusing on improving health outcomes for women throughout the life stages.

• Women's Health Program

  http://www.med.umich.edu/whp/
  Located at the University of Michigan, coordinates direct care, educational and research programs in women's health.

• Women's Health Statewide

  http://www.whs.sa.gov.au/
  Government-funded health service for the women of South Australia. Site features current projects, activities and research, recent publications, health questions and answers.

• Women's-Health.com

  http://www.womens-health.com/
  Online community of women providing information, multimedia resources and forums on women's physical, sexual and mental health; fitness, nutrition, beauty, style and relationships. News, newsletter and teenage links.

• World Health Organization Women's Health

  http://www.who.int/topics/womens_health/en/
  Descriptions of activities, reports, news and events; contacts and cooperating partners; links to related web sites and topics.

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