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
1726 M Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
Voice: 202-548-4000
Fax: 202-543-9743
Website: http://www.blackwomenshealth.org
E-mail: info@blackwomenshealth.org
Verified: 12/4/2009

International Premature Ovarian Failure 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 Premature Ovarian Failure Foundation
c/o Catherine Corp
P.O. Box 23643
Alexandria, VA 22034
Voice: 703-913-4787
Website: http://www.pofsupport.org
Verified: 12/14/2009

Power Surge

Online. Provides support and information for women going through menopause. Online interactive chats, message boards, newsletters and weekly gab sessions. Some pages require flash.
Website: http://power-surge.com
Verified: 10/13/2010

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: 10/13/2010

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: 9/28/2010

Postpartum Hemorrhage Survivors

Online. 262 members. Founded 2002. 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: 9/24/2010

DES Action

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 Action
2925 Garber St.
Berkeley, CA 94705
Voice: 1-800-337-9288
Website: http://descancer.org
Verified: 12/2/2009

Cyster Connection

Online. 531 members. Support for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a condition in which ovaries create an abundance of follicles each month without producing an egg. PCOS usually goes hand-in-hand with insulin resistance. It is also the most common cause of infertility among women in the United States.
Website: http://pcostcc.proboards83.com
Verified: 10/13/2010

Saline Support

Online. 2145 members. Founded 2000. For women who have experienced health problems related to having saline or silicone gel breast implants. Discussion of emotional struggles and effective health therapies.
Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/salinesupport
Verified: 10/11/2010

Breast Implant Support Forum

Online. 3250+ members. Support forum created to help women who have become ill from having saline or silicone implants. Provides information, support, information on explants (removal of implants), and detoxing after removal.
Website: http://www.breastimplantsupport.org
Verified: 10/11/2010

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