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American Menopause Foundation, Inc. |
Founded in 1993, the American Menopause Foundation, Inc., is the only independent not-for-profit health organization dedicated to providing support and assistance on all issues concerning menopause. It provides the latest information on scientific research and other pertinent facts in the field of menopause. A network of volunteers serves as a resource for women, family organizations, and corporations for whom the symptoms of menopause have become a growing concern.
www.americanmenopause.org |
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American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) |
ACOG is a membership organization of obstetrician/gynecologists dedicated to the advancement of women’s health through education, advocacy, practice, and research.
www.acog.org |
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Discovery Health |
The online arm of a cable mainstay, the Discovery Health website is a resource for health information, tips, tools, expert advice, and support. Site features include a diseases and conditions database, a drug interaction checker, a drug reference center, an encyclopedia of injuries, an encyclopedia of medical tests, an encyclopedia of surgical procedures, and a robust women’s health center.
www.health.discovery.com |
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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Women’s Health |
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The FDA regulates the drugs that make up different kinds of hormone replacement
therapy and has changed information on drug labels as new scientific information
becomes available. This site provides informative articles, press releases,
Spanish-language materials, and links to other government organizations that
offer related information on women’s issues, including menopause.
www.fda.gov/womens/healthinformation/menopause.html |
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International Menopause Society (IMS) |
The IMS, established in 1978, was the first menopause society. It addresses specific gender-based and menopause-based issues. The IMS remains the only society with a global responsibility and, as such, is a leading resource to which the media, as well as medical professionals, look for opinions and guidance. With most of the key opinion leaders as members, a strong executive board representing all areas of the world, and over 40 national and regional menopause societies affiliated to the IMS, it is in a unique position to provide education, comment, and support.
www.imsociety.org |
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Mayo Clinic |
The Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness. Its website provides information and services from the world’s first and largest integrated, not-for-profit group medical practice. Manage your health with information and tools that reflect the expertise of the 3,400 physicians and scientists at the Mayo Clinic. The online Women’s Health Center provides a comprehensive overview of menopause, covering symptoms, causes, risk factors, treatment options, and self-care measures.
www.mayoclinic.com/health/menopause/DS00119 |
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National Institute on Aging (NIA) |
NIA, one of the US Government’s National Institutes of Health, leads a national research program on the biomedical, social, and behavioral aspects of aging and prevention of age-related diseases and disabilities. NIA offers health information for seniors, caregivers, and professionals, as well as grants and training information for researchers.
www.nih.gov/nia |
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National Women’s Health Information Center (NWHIC) |
NWHIC is a service of the Office on Women’s Health in the US Department of Health and Human Services. This website contains a multitude of resources, including articles and links, for issues relating to a woman’s health.
www.womenshealth.gov |
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North American Menopause Society (NAMS) |
Founded in 1989, NAMS is North America’s leading independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the health and quality of life of women through an understanding of menopause. Its multidisciplinary membership of 2,000 leaders in the field allows NAMS to be the preeminent resource on all aspects of menopause to both healthcare providers and the public. The society provides menopause information, including an early menopause guidebook and e-newsletter (Menopause Flashes®), that is accurate, well-balanced, and presented without bias.
www.menopause.org |
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