Women's Health
Self Help Clearinghouse
Black Women's Health Imperative
International. 15 chapters. Founded 1981. Grassroots organization
aimed at improving the health of Black women by providing wellness
education, services, self-help group development, leadership
development, health information and advocacy. Assists in the
development of new local affiliate groups. Self-help brochure,
quarterly newsletter and annual news magazine. Membership dues
vary.
Write:
Black Women's Health Imperative's
1420 K St. NW, Suite 1000, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
Voice: 202-548-4000
Fax: 202-543-9743
Website: http://www.blackwomenshealth.org
E-mail: nbwhp@nbwhp.org
Verified: 11/13/2007
International Premature Ovarian Foundation
National network. 8 affiliated groups. Founded 1995. Mutual support
for women who have prematurely entered menopause. Phone support,
literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting
groups.
Write:
International Ovarian Foundation
P.O. Box 23643
% Catherine Corp
Alexandria, VA 22034
Voice: 703-913-4787
Website: http://www.pofsupport.org
E-mail: info@pofsupport.org
Verified: 11/13/2007
Power Surge
Online. Provides support and information for women going through
menopause. Online interactive chats, message boards, information,
newsletters and weekly gab sessions. Some pages require flash.
Website: http://power-surge.com
Verified: 12/17/2007
iVillage Health Message Boards
Online. Provides various message boards concerning all aspects of
health, including menopause, breast cancer, addictions, allergies,
arthritis, heart, immune disorders, vision, disabilities, diabetes,
caregivers, brain disorders, infertility, respiratory, mental
health, pain, parenting, thyroid and medications. Mailing lists,
message boards, chats and newsletters.
Website: http://www.ivillage.com/boards
Verified: 11/11/2007
Mullerian Anomalies of the Uterus
Online. Support and information for those with mullerian anomalies
of the uterus such as bicornuate, septate, unicornauate, hypoplastic
and didelphys uteria. Weekly chat, e-mail list and message board.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MullerianAnomalies
Verified: 12/18/2007
Postpartum Hemorrhage Survivors
Online. E-mail list for women who are supporting each other after a
postpartum hemorrhage and hysterectomy.
Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/pph-survivors
Verified: 12/18/2007
Sans-Uteri
Online. Founded 1996. Support forum blog for members to ask
questions, share information, explore treatment options and
participate in discussions regarding their hysterectomy decision
and/or experiences. Membership fee $12/yr.
Website: http://www.findings.net/sans-uteri.html
Verified: 5/8/2008
DES Cancer Network
National. Founded 1983. Mutual support and education for DES-exposed
women, with a special focus on DES cancer issues. Provides research
advocacy and medical/legal resources.
Write:
DES Cancer Network
2925 Garber St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Website: http://descancer.org
Verified: 12/3/2007
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