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Patient Organizations & Support
RESOLVE - National site
Endometriosis Association Houston Support Group
Resolve of South Texas Chapter
Ferti.net - Worldwide Fertility Network
Brazos Infertility Network
Endometriosis Association International Online
Hannah's Prayer
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc.
European Infertility Network/World-Wide Infertility Network
Infertility in the United Kingdom
ACCESS - Australia's National Infertility Network
Australian WWW
Infertility Resources
Organization of Parents Through Surrogacy
Mothers of Supertwins
National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc.
SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc.
The Triplet Connection
CART - Christians for Assisted Reproductive Technology
IVF Connections Poly-Cystic Ovarian Syndrome Association Houston Support Group
A referral, support, and advocacy group also providing offline services such as booklets, newsletters, and telephone support. Chapters across the U.S. offer local support groups that offer seminars and peer group meetings.
1310 Broadway, Somerville MA 02144-1731 USA
Telephone: 617-623-0744 (voc) 617-623-0252 (fax)
Email: resolveinc@aol.com
Comprehensive site with good links.
Provides excellent medical information/updates on recent findings,
conferences, journal article reviews. Also: links to patient support groups
worldwide, general diagnosis/treatment information and more.
(Bryan-College Station, Texas)
A non-profit, self-help organization dedicated to providing information and support to women and girls with endometriosis, educating the public as well as the medical community about the disease, and conducting and promoting research related to endometriosis.
8585 North 76th Place, Milwaukee, WI 53223 USA
Phone: (414) 355-2200, Fax: (414) 355-6065
Toll free: (800) 992-3636
Email: endo@endometriosisassn.org
International network of local chapters providing Christian support during fertility challenges.
P.O. Box 5016, Auburn, CA 95604-5016 USA
Email: hannahs@hannah.org
Advice about treatment, signs and symptoms, alternative health practices, and research into this condition. With info about support groups.
22 High Street, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim, North Ireland
Telephone: +44 (0)1960 361684 (vox)
Information and support.
Telephone: 61 65 524944 (vox) 61 65 524521 (fax)
Email: brucef@midcoast.com.au
Information, support, newsletter.
805-482-1566 - 7054 Quito Court, Camarillo, CA 93012
For parents of 3+ multiples
Promotes the special aspects of parenting/child development which relate specifically to multiple birth children.
Executive Office, P. O. Box 23188
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87192-1188
Phone: 505-275-0955
Toll Free: 1-800-243-2276
Support group for those experiencing pregnancy loss, still birth or neonatal death.
Support, newsletter, networking.
P.O. Box 99571, Stockton, CA 95209
209-474-0885
Thoughts on ART and religion, for those trying to reconcile ART treatments and church views.
Supports people going through IVF and FET with information, support and contact with others going through the same experiences.
Houston-metro area chapter of the national organization.
Newsgroups:
alt.infertility
alt.infertility.alternatives
alt.infertility.pregnancy
alt.infertility.primary
alt.infertility.secondary
alt.infertility.surrogacy
alt.support.endometriosis
alt.med.endometriosis
WITSENDO Listserv
(We're Interested in the Treatment and Support of ENDOmetriosis)
Subscription listserv. for women with endo. If interested in subscribing, send an email to:
LISTSERV@LISTSERV.DARTMOUTH.EDU
The first line of your message should contain (don't use brackets):
subscribe WITSENDO [your first name] [your last name].
You will be sent a confirmation.
INCIID
InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, (pronounced "inside"). Excellent patient information & support site.
P.O. Box 6836, Arlington VA 22206 USA
Telephone: 520-544-9548 (vox) 520-509-5251 (fax)
Email: info@inciid.org
Current IVF Clinic Success Rates by state
National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of
Reproductive Health, Atlanta Georgia
ESHRE - European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology
Infertility
Resources
Provides extensive infertility information including IVF, ICSI, infertility
clinics, donor egg/surrogacy programs, natural infertility treatment, male infertility
doctors, sperm banks, pharmacies, infertility products, sperm testing, infertility
support, and drugs/medications information.
Fertilitext
Infertility and medication info.
Fertnet.com
Treasured selection of articles on all aspects of ART authored by one of our favorite online Reproductive Endocrinologists, David Sable, M.D.
Infertility Center
Enables couples who are dealing with infertility, with all of its accompanying feelings and frustrations, to be empowered through a comprehensive understanding of the problem.
Child of My Dreams
Information, chat, boards and state-by-state listings of specialists.
Infertility-related Medical Information
Mediconsult.com
Well-organized and searchable site with medical information on topics such as infertility. After anonymously answering a brief survey, you will have complete access to their site.
List and Glossary of Medical Terms
In several languages. This URL is for English speakers.
Medical Information Network
A service that provides background information on every physician licensed to practice in the US.
$15.00 for the first doctor and $5.00 for each additional doctor on the same call. (Maximum of 5 inquiries at $5.00)
Infertility at About.com
Covers all issues pertinent to conception difficulties and pregnancy loss through hundreds of categorized links to resources on the Internet.
University of Bristol Glossary
HealthFinder
Selected online resources that produce reliable health information for the public.
Low-tech Ways to Help You Conceive
Ferti.net - Worldwide Fertility Network
Provides excellent medical information/updates on recent findings,
conferences, journal article reviews. Also: links to patient support groups
worldwide, general diagnosis/treatment information and more.
HealthlinkUSA
Links for a range of health topics, including infertility. Links to sites which address treatment, prevention, support groups, email lists, message boards, risk factors, statistics, research and more are included.
Assisted Reproductive Technology News
Abstracts of the ART journals EJAIB and EEIN. Chronologically-ordered, with most recent info at the bottom.
Medscape
Collection of free full-text, peer-reviewed articles, medical news, MEDLINE, and interactive quizzes.
Medline Database
Searchable database of medical journal information.
Medical Breakthroughs
Hosted by Ivanhoe Broadcast News, Inc.
Excluding Women - Endangering Women
(the sex bias in medical research)
Fertility & Sterility
Official journal of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Human Reproduction
Official journal of the European
Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology
European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Journal of Reproductive Medicine
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
New England Journal of Medicine Online
The Journal of the American Medical Association Online
Women's Health Resources
General academic centers, government sites, electronic journals, some commercial sites and personal resources.
The Museum of Menstruation and Women's Health
Not your everyday site.
UCLA Medical Group's Fibroids.org Website
Information about uterine embolization for fibroids.
The Yeast Infection Homepage
Humorous and uncensored.
Vaginal Infections
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
For Ladies Only
Addresses health concerns specific to women. Worth a peek, sisterfriends.
Female Anatomy Review
(click on terms to see pictures; test your knowledge of anatomy!)
Ask Dr. Weil
(Dr. Andrew Weil, Program in Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona)
Endometriosis & related issues
Endo Association Houston Support Group Website
Comprehensive Endo site with extensive links and more.
The Institute for the Study and Treatment of Endometriosis (ISTE)
2425 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone 630-954-0054 Fax 630-954-0064
"Untangling Knots" (story from Orlando Weekly)
Superb feature that contains info about different theories of endo treatment from top experts (Kresch, Redwine, Konetzki, Albee) and info about the toxic connection to endo presented by Mary Lou Ballweg of The Endometriosis Association.
The Endometriosis Pavilion at Obgyn.net
Endo Q&A at The Mining Co. Guide to Women's Health
Endometriosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment
The Latest Research about Endo
Synechion, Inc.
(synechia means an adhesion)
Different Views on Adhesion Management
J. Glenn Bradley, M.D.
Adhesion Prevention In Reproductive Tract Surgery
by Bradley S. Hurst, MD
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse
A comprehensive resource on all aspects of adoption, including infant, intercountry, and special needs adoption. Established in 1987, NAIC is a service of the Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Department of Health and Human Services. Adoption links.
Child of My Dreams
Information, chat, boards and state-by-state listings of specialists.
Resources for Women Considering Hysterectomy
Ways to Promote Healing (Atlanta SHARE)
Facts About Miscarriage
soc.support.pregnancy.loss FAQ
Pen Parents, Inc.
(support network of grieving parents)
M.I.S.S. - Mothers In Sympathy & Support (Miscarriage)
Houston's Aid in Neonatal Death (H.A.N.D.)
SHARE Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support, Inc.
(support group for those experiencing pregnancy loss, still birth or neonatal death)
Pharmaceutical Information Network
Lots of information on every medication. After anonymously answering a brief survey, you
will have complete access to their site.
Medical Dictionaries Glossaries
Glossary of Gyn-Oncology Terms
Doctor Finders & Organizations
Doctors Online
(doctors who will answer questions online)
American Medical Association
In addition to a wealth of other information, this site also provides background information about AMA physicians.
(Click on Doctor Finder to locate physicians)
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
The Alliance for Donor Insemination Families, Inc.
Support & information for families of children conceived through donor insemination/eggs.
303-683-1063
American Association of Tissue Banks
Lists accredited sperm banks.
703-827-9582
Childbirth Education Association Confinement Line
Phone service and newsletter for women confined to bed during high-risk pregnancy
P.O. Box 1609, Springfield, VA 22151
703-941-7183
Childfree Network
Newsletter, data base, and opportunities to form local meeting groups.
7777 Sunrise Blvd., Ste. 1800, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
916-773-7178
Compassionate Friends
Support, materials for miscarriage and infant loss.
P.O. Box 1347, Oak Brook, IL 60521
708-323-5010
DES Action
National newsletter, and local chapters
DES Action NJ - 201-224-7944
Long Island Jewish-Hillside
Medical Center, New Hyde Park, NY 10040
516-775-3400
Hysterectomy Education Resources Assoc. (HERS)
501 Woodbrook Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119
215-247-6232
Perspectives Press
Infertility and adoption books.
317-872-3055
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Center
Support, literature, newsletter.
612-472-9372
Sidelines National Support Network
Support group and newsletter for women with complicated pregnancies.
P.O. Box 640, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222
714-497-2265
Single Mothers By Choice
Newsletter, support, bibliography.
P.O. Box 1642 Gracie
Square Station, New York, NY 10028
212-988-0933
Tapestry Books
A good source for infertility and adoption books.
800-765-2367
P.O. Box 441212
Houston, Texas 77244-1212
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