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A Forum for Women's Health
Your internet resource for women's health information. The forum hosts a collection of facts, information, advice, and suggestions to help you deal with your health concerns.
About.com Women's Health Forums
http://womenshealth.about.com/mpboards.htm
Active discussion board for all women's health issues from PMS and pregnancy to hysterectomy and menopause.
Boston Women's Health Book Collective
http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org
The Boston Women's Health Book Collective is a nonprofit women's health education, advocacy and consulting organization.
BreastHealthOnline
http://www.breasthealthonline.org/
Support and education for women undergoing breast surgery: breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast surgery revision. Also supports and educates on tummy tucks, health and fitness. Discussion forums.
Canadian Women and Sport: Health Web
Physical activity has amazing benefits for women and girls yet only 1 in 10 Canadian women is active enough to benefit her health.
Dysmenorrhea Support
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dysmenorrhea_support/
An online support group where women can vent, share, learn, and find support for dysmenorrhea (severe menstrual cramps which are more painful than average cramps and can sometimes be disabling).
GynGals
http://www.geocities.com/hpvgyngals/
Online support group for women with gynecological cancers and diseases. Provides information on gynecological issues, personal stories and a private email support list.
Info Implants Mammaires
Dedicated to Silicone Breast Implant victims.
Inlet Medical, Inc. - Dyspareunia
A site for women experiencing pain during intercourse or during menstruation as a result of a tipped or retroverted uterus and possible treatment options.
Kegels
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kegels/
An e-mail discussion group for kegel exercises, womens health, and vaginal health issues. Hosted by Yahoo.
Medical Forum and Managed Care
http://forums.delphiforums.com/medical
Message Board dealing with women's health issues, as well as Managed Care. General health information, diet, nutrition, medicare and medicaid.
National Research Center for Women & Families
http://www.center4research.org/
Information to improve the lives of women and families.
Online Support Group Center
http://www.surrogacy.com/online_support/des/
A list of support groups from surrogate mothers to DES daughters.
Post Abortion Stress Syndrome Support
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/1362/
A place for women who've had abortions to find help, support and comfort after an abortion. With message boards, surveys, stories and healing ideas.
Primary Vaginismus Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/primaryvaginismus/
Support group of primary vaginismus sufferers.
Prolapse Issues
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Prolapse_Issues
Vaginal weakness with prolapse of the uterus and bladder.
The Connection Center, Inc.
http://www.connectioncenter.net
Features information on finding care and support. Online and in-person psychotherapy and counseling offered.
Vaginismus Support Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vaginismus
An on-line support group of women suffering from vaginismus, an involuntary spasm of the vaginal muscle which makes penetration extremely painful.
Vital Health Partners
http://www.vitalhealthpartners.com
Provides support for individuals and families facing a life altering health diagnosis. Offers for-fee services for individuals, families and organizations as well as a list of resources.
WhatSheSaid.net
Positive, supportive community forums, and a live chat room for women to share life. Included topics are relationships, health and fitness, fertility, pregnancy, parenting and careers.
Women's Midlife Health Issues
A caring community for women at midlife seeking answers to their health issues. Newsletters, chats, message boards, polls, resources and links.
Yahoo! Groups: V Support
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/V_Support
Features a support group for women with vulvar disorders and information related to vulvar pain, discomfort or itching. Includes joining instructions.