Resources
General Health info for ages 13-25
General health: www.youngwomenshealth.org
American Academy of Ob/Gyn Patient-Education-FAQs-List
Immunization: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/
General Health, STD’s and sexuality: http://www.plannedparenthood.
Teen HIV : www.adolescentaids.org
Health, Legal Rights, and Teens: http://www.nyclu.org/issues/reproductive-rights/minors-rights
Sexuality: www.sexetc.org
Scarleteen: inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationships info for teens and emerging adults : http://www.scarleteen.com/
Teen Sexual Health http://www.nlm.nih.gov/
Healthy Teen Network: http://www.healthyteennetwork.org
Go Ask Alice: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
Brown Health Education: http://brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/
The Labia Library: http://www.labialibrary.org.au/your-labia/
Guardian Video Series on Sexuality (AMAZING) – The Vagina Dispatches
Culture Reframed: addressing hyper-sexualized pop culture and pervasive online pornography
General health info ages 21-80
American Academy of Ob/Gyn Patient-Education-FAQs-List
National Women’s Health Information Center: www.womenshealth.gov
Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.org
March of Dimes; pregnancy health and birth defects: www.marchofdimes.com
American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) http://www.acog.org/For_Patients
Centers for Disease Control: www.cdc.gov
UPTODATE (requires a subscription, but excellent source of information) http://www.uptodate.com
The Labia Library: http://www.labialibrary.org.au/your-labia/
Guardian Video Series on Sexuality (AMAZING) – The Vagina Dispatches
Culture Reframed: addressing hyper-sexualized pop culture and pervasive online pornography
Alternative and Complementary Medicine
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http://www.nccam.nih.gov/health/whatiscam
New York Presbyterian Hospital Center http://nyp.org/services/complementary.html
Acupuncture Society of New York http://www.asny.org/
Sexuality / Sexual dysfunction
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health
The Labia Library: http://www.labialibrary.org.au/your-labia/
Guardian Video Series on Sexuality (AMAZING) – The Vagina Dispatches
Culture Reframed: addressing hyper-sexualized pop culture and pervasive online pornography
Contraception
If you are having trouble getting your contraceptives covered by your insurance go to: www.coverher.org
Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.org
Bedsider Birth Control Support Network – compare methods, automatic reminders, and more: https://bedsider.org/
IUD’s: General IUD info (Video) and Myths about IUDs
Liletta – available in our office in 24-28 hours
Paragard – available in our office in 24-48 hours
Skyla
Emergency Contraception: http://www.getthepill.com/ http://www.planbonestep.com/
Implanon: www.implanon-usa.com
Go Ask Alice: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/
Brown Health Education: http://brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_health/
NEW Caya Diaphragm:
Atlantic Monthly Article: How the new, very purple “Caya” is trying to make an old-fashioned birth-control option relevant again
Diaphragm update: http://www.cervicalbarriers.org/
Ortho All-Flex Diaphragm: discontinued in the US by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in December 2013.
Milex Wide-Seal Diaphragm: must be ordered individually by pharmacy. No longer widely stocked
Caya single-size diaphragm (called SILCS during design and clinical validation stages) has received United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) clearance for marketing. See Caya:
http://sites.path.org/rhtech/silcs-diaphragm/
http://rhrealitycheck.org/article/2015/07/01/new-diaphragm-hits-u-s-market-first-time-50-years/
http://www.ourbodiesourselves.org/2014/09/fda-approves-diaphragm/
Medical Abortions by mail in the US: AidAccess
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy Loss Support Program
Child bearing resources for gay couples:
Its conceivable now – insemination/ surrogacy/ adoption
Pap Smears (normal and abnormal)
American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology fact sheets
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals Fact Sheets
Understanding HPV Vaccines
Understanding Pap test results
STDs / HIV
Planned Parenthood: www.plannedparenthood.org
Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdcnpin.org/stdawareness/
American Social Health Association: www.ashastd.org
NEW RESEARCH LINKING HAIR REMOVAL TO STDs
Genital Herpes:
Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm
American Social Health Association: http://www.ashastd.org/std-sti/Herpes.html
Health Line http://www.healthline.com/channel/genital-herpes.html
Herpes Support Network: free public support community for people affected by the herpes virus
http://www.herpes-coldsores.com
Yoshi2me “Herpes Help – Because Having Herpes Doesn’t Define You!”
My Heart Dances: Counseling and Coaching for women with specific services for women with herpes
Anonymous STD notification to partners
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology fact sheet http://www.acog.org/~/media/For Patients
General Info: www.youngwomenshealth.org/pcosinfo
Androgen Excess Society : www.AE-society.org
Endometriosis:
Endometriosis Foundation http://www.endofound.org
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology endometriosis http://www.acog.org/~/media/For Patients
Vaginisumus/Vulvodynia
General Info: www.vaginismus.com
National Vulvodynia Association: www.nva.org
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology fact sheet http://www.acog.org/~/media/For Patients
International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health: www.isswsh.org
Preconception Genetic Testing
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Genetic Disorders FAQ
JScreen (assoc with Emory University for people of Jewish heritage)
Integrated Genetics (assoc with LabCorp, used by our office)
Mental Health/ Addiction
Women and Mental Health: http://www.womensmentalhealth.org
A Women’s Guide to Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation
http://www.recoveryconnection.org/alcohol-drug-rehab-for-women/
Addiction Institute of New York http://www.addictioninstituteny.org/
Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety with Yoga http://www.vapeworld.com/
Effects of illegal drugs by type: https://www.acls.net/effects-of-drugs.htm
Resources for parents of teens
American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.aap.org/en-us/aap-store/parent-resources
Immunization: http://www.vaccineinformation.org/
School issues: www.healthinschools.org
Child development and parenting: www.aboutourkids.org
HIV and Teens : www.adolescentaids.org
Healthy Teen Network: http://www.healthyteennetwork.org/
Teen Drug Evolution: A Parents Resource Guide http://www.lakeviewhealth.com/
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy http://www.
Culture Reframed Parents Program: talking to your kids about hyper-sexualized pop culture and pervasive online pornography: https://parents.culturereframed.org/
Resources for Menopausal Women
North American Menopause Society: www.menopause.org
Red Hot Mamas: www.redhotmamas.org
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology http://pause.acog.org/
An app to help you decide on treatment for menopause symptoms (no really!!)
Rape/Drug Facilitated Assault:
It happens everywhere, everyday, and every minute to women and men of all ages.
Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity that a person does not agree to.
It can include inappropriate touching, vaginal penetration, sexual intercourse, rape, and attempted rape.
The Basics:
Club drugs: http://www.rehabilitation-center.org/addiction-resources/popular-club-drugs.html
What counts as assault?http://brown.edu/Student_Services/Health_Services/Health_Education/sexual_assault_&_dating_violence/index.php
FOR MORE INFO AND RESOURCES CLICK HERE
Domestic violence
NYC Government’s domestic abuse info: www.nyc.gov
Sanctuary for families: http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org/