Useful links
The links listed on this page are links to other websites containing information on women's health issues which we think our visitors may find of interest. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of the advice or services provided through these sites.
Links are to UK organisations unless otherwise stated.
| Breast cancer |
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is the UK's leading charity committed to fighting breast cancer through research and education Breast Cancer Campaign funds innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops Breast Cancer Care provides patient support and extensive information and online discussion forums Cancer Backup is the leading cancer information service, providing accurate, up-to-date and authorative cancer information, resources and support |
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| Contraception |
Brook Advisory Centres for young people Family Planning Association contains details of family planning clinics Fertility UK is the national fertility awareness and natural family planning (NFP) service for the UK |
| Cystitis | |
| Donor and self insemination | |
| Endometriosis | |
| Fibroids | |
| Gynaecological cancers |
Jo's Trust for women with cervical cancer Ovacome support for women with ovarian cancer Ovarian Cancer Action information, awareness and research Venus Appeal the facts about the four main gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, vulval and cervical cancer |
| Heavy Bleeding |
The Haemophilia Society for women with bleeding disorders The National Endometriosis Society Women Who Bleed support for women with bleeding disorders |
| HRT | |
| Hysterectomy | |
| HIV / AIDS |
National AIDS Trust Dedicated to policy research and campaigning to improve the UK's prevention efforts and the quality of life for people with HIV Terrence Higgins Trust HIV/AIDS information, safer sex, online booklets and help line |
| Infertility |
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority information on IVF and other assisted conception techniques and lists of clinics |
| Menopause |
Daisy Network Premature Menopause Support Group Early Menopause Information-based support for early menopause |
| Osteoporosis |
The Hormone Foundation (USA) International Osteoporosis Foundation (Worldwide) |
| Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome |
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association (USA) Verity Polycystic Ovaries Self Help Group |
| Pregnancy and childbirth |
Ante-Natal Results and Choices Pelvic Partnership support for women with pelvic joint pain during or after pregnancy |
| Premenstrual Syndrome | |
| Prolapse |
Dr Toaff's Alternatives to Hysterectomy article on alternatives to hysterectomy for prolapse written by an American surgeon (USA) Women's Diagnostic Cyber question and answer section on prolapse (USA) |
| Reproductive health |
WellBeing of Women (WoW) fund vital research and raise awareness of all aspects of women's reproductive health |
| Thrush / sexual health |
FPA (Family Planning Association) sexual health charity |
| Unplanned pregnancy and abortion care |
Abortion Rights The National Pro-Choice Campaign British Pregnancy Advisory Service Voice for Choice national campaign by the Pro Choice Alliance |
| Urinary incontinence |
In Contact organisation of those affected by incontinence |
| Vulval pain |
