WHC bookshelfUseful 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.
| Abortion care and unplanned pregnancy |
Abortion Rights The National Pro-Choice Campaign British Pregnancy Advisory Service Voice for Choice national campaign by the Pro Choice Alliance |
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| Arthritis | Arthritis Care Helpline: 0808 800 4050 |
| Bisexual, gay, lesbian and transsexual issues |
Queery Online directory listing resources and organisations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in all areas of the UK London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard Helpline offering support to people throughout the Uk who need to consider issues of their sexuality |
| 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 |
| Complementary therapists |
www.naturaltherapyforall.com Find a therapist, counsellor, psychotherapist, acupuncturist, hypnotherapist and information on therapy courses |
| 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 |
Endometriosis UK Helpline: 0808 808 2227 |
| Fibroids | |
| Gynaecological cancers |
The Eve Appeal, formerly the Gynaecology Cancer Research Fund, was set up to help save women's lives by funding groundbreaking research into the five gynaecological cancers – cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, vulval Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust the UK's only cervical cancer charity dedicated to women, their families and friends affected by cervical abnormalities and 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 |
| Heart disease |
Women's Heart Risk Clinic at the Royal Brompton |
| Heavy Bleeding |
The Haemophilia Society for women with bleeding disorders 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 |
| Haemorrhoids (piles) | |
| Infertility |
Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority information on IVF and other assisted conception techniques and lists of clinics Infertility Network UK national charity offering support and advice to anyone suffering from infertility |
| Menopause |
Daisy Network Premature Menopause Support Group Early Menopause Information-based support for early menopause |
| Nutrition |
www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk Find a qualified nutritionist in your area |
| Osteoporosis |
The Hormone Foundation (USA) International Osteoporosis Foundation (Worldwide) |
| Ovarian cancer |
Ovacome UK-wide support network providing information and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. |
| Piles (haemorrhoids) | |
| 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 |
National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome www.pmswarrior.com – Bo Novak’s personal experience of PMS. PMS blog, useful information and self-help tips |
| Prolapse |
Bladder and Bowel Foundation (b&bf) (formerly Incontact and the Continence Foundation) Helpline: 0845 345 0165 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 |
| Sex and disability |
Outsiders Advice, support and help for all disabled people who want a sex life |
| Sexual and relationship problems |
Family Planning Association (FPA) Advice and support on aspects of sexual health, particularly Relate The UK's leading relationship charity offering counselling, sex therapy and support nationwide The British Association for Sexual and Relationship Therapy ( BASRT) provides information and advice The Sexual Dysfunction Association For erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems both male and female. Also has multiple factsheets and helpline which are accessible to non members |
| Thrush / sexual health |
FPA (Family Planning Association) sexual health charity |
| Urinary incontinence |
Bladder and Bowel Foundation (b&bf) (formerly Incontact and the Continence Foundation) Helpline: 0845 345 0165 |
| Vulval pain |
