Women's Health
The Kaiser Family Foundation
This foundation publishes studies on influences of sex in the media. The website features discussions on sexual and reproductive health issues. State health facts related to sexual health, a daily reproductive health report and an HIV/AIDS report are posted everyday. This site provides information directly related to popular teen sexual health resources.
It's Your (Sex) Life
The Kaiser Family Foundation publishes this website to provide teenagers with vital information concerning pregnancy, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases. Birth control options are discussed in detail including effectiveness, costs, and risks associated with method of birth control. The site also features a parent's section that provides tips on communicating with their children about sex, pregnancy, and contraception.
American Anorexia Bulimia Association
This is a non-profit organization whose mission focuses on overcoming the idealization of thinness by promoting social attitudes that enhance healthy body image. The organization provides many services including: referral networks, school outreach programs, professional training, support groups and prevention programs and help-lines. The website provides readers with general information on eating disorders, information of those suffering from an eating disorder and professional health care providers. Information for professionals and family and friends of sufferers is also provided.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
This site provides many services to the general public such as free hotline counseling and free referrals to health care professionals all over world who treat individuals with eating disorders. The ANAD also customizes information packets for each individual's unique needs and mails the packet directly to the individual. The ANAD also provides education to parents, teachers, the general public, and the individuals suffering from an eating disorder, on early detection to potential dangers and the importance in seeking early treatment.
The Breast Cancer Race for the Cure Organization
This site offers many ways a person can give to the breast cancer fund through money donations or time. The facts and question and answer section offer answers to a variety of questions involving real risks of cancer as well as myths about the disease.
About.com's Pregnancy Page
This site offers a great deal of information a person would need to know about pregnancy. Signs and symptoms of pregnancy, pregnancy tests, baby names, and epidurals are just a few examples of the information this web site provides. Furthermore, women have a week by week calendar in which they will receive stories, pictures, and informational links to track their progress.
Advanced Fertility
The general information page gives readers information on the types, causes, and effects of infertility. People can choose to study the different aspects of fertility by clicking on "testing", "surgery", "basic treatment", and/or "In vitro fertilization." Online-users can also access the egg donation list and other articles about infertility that are reviewed by infertility experts.
Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood, a non-profit organization, offers information on issues regarding sexual health. Topics such as birth control, emergency contraception, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy/parenting, abortion, and teen issues are only a few of the issues offered to readers. There is information on current political issues concerning women's choice and sexual health. Articles concerning sexual health can also be found in the Planned Parenthood library.
Healthfinder's Women's Health Page
The healthfinder's women's health information page is co-sponsored with the National Women's Health Information center to provide women with accurate information from credible government sources. The web site features selected links to health related topics of special interest to women such as breast cancer, depression, and domestic violence. Women can use this web page to find information on self-care, preventative strategies, and support groups specialized for women's concerns.
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