These links are presented as a educational resource for our patients and prospective patients only. We do not necessarily concur with all of the information presented at each site. We have no financial contract or incentive with any company or website. Many of the websites contain advertisements along with informative free information. We are not endorsing any products or services. Please use discretion when making any purchases. Some the websites contain information at basic, advanced, and even physician education levels. Please try and locate sites that are appropriate for you. Finally, these sites are meant to enhance your medical knowledge. They are not a substitute for direct medical care by a physician or nurse practitioner. Please contact us with any questions. www.healthywomen.org A website run by the National Women's Health Resource Center containing a vast amount of health information relating only to women. The Health Center directory appears most helpful. www.youngwomenshealth.org/ A website devoted to the education, clinical care, research and health care advocacy of adolescent girls and young women. It contains an impressive collection of information sheets and health links that can help young and older women alike. www.pcosupport.org/ A site sponsored by the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association, Inc. that provides information about its group in addition to extensive data regarding polycystic ovarian syndrome. www.gvh.org This is the website for Grandview Hospital, where we perform all of our inpatient care. Particularly helpful is the map to Grandview Hospital section, as Stoneridge Obstetrics & Gynecology is located next to it. www.4women.org/nwhic This is the National Women's Health Information Center sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Services. It includes multiple search databases and sections for minorities, those with disabilities, and spanish speaking individuals. www.menopause.org/ This is the website of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS). It includes a complete text of the Menopause Guidebook, a 50 page handbook published by the NAMS. Please look under Consumer Education. www.onhealth.com A popular consumer website that includes search capability, many articles, and a toolbox featuring breast self exam, body mass index calculation, and pregnancy & ovulation calendar, www.pelvicpain.org/ The site of the International Pelvic Pain Society, which includes information about the society and a useful resources and medical links section. www.drkoop.com This site is one of the most popular health websites. It contains much information and many, many advertisements. Please utilize the drug checker and the health calculators at www.drkoop.com/tools/calculator/ www.papsmear.org/ This site is sponsored by the College of American Pathologists. You can enter your email address and obtain a reminder about when to schedule your next Pap smear www.modimes.org This site is sponsored by the March of Dimes. The Health Library sections contains good information regarding many pregnancy issues. www.vulvodynia.com/links.htm This site includes a long list of medical links relating to vulvodynia or pain in the vulvar area. www.infertility.about.com This site contains some useful information regarding infertility. Beware of the many advertisements. www.nytimes.com/specials/women/whome/resources.html This site contains an extensive list of links relating to many women's health issues. www.nlm.nih.gov A site run by the US National Library of Medicine, containing an extensive database on thousands of topics. Includes Medline Plus search capabilities for those interested. www.mayohealth.org A well written site containing information about women's health. Check out the Reference Articles and Pregnancy & Child Health Center sections  www.cdc.gov The site of the Centers for Disease Control. Would recommend the Data & Statistics, Health Topics A-Z, and Travelers' Health sections. www.breastfeeding.com/ This site contains extensive information and encouragement regarding breastfeeding. Particularly helpful in the Answer Center, where one can view various topics or perform a directed keyword search of one's specific problem. www.quackwatch.com/ A site operated by a nonprofit corporation, Quackwatch, Inc., whose purpose is to combat health-related frauds, myths, fads, and fallacies. www.nof.org The site of the National Osteoporosis Foundation, containing a lot of information about osteoporosis, calcium, medications, and preventive care. Particularly helpful are the Prevention and Patient Information sections. www.acog.org The website for the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. www.healthfinder.gov A website sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, which contains easily understood and pertinent information about a wide range of healthcare topics www.vaginalinfections.com/00f01.html A good review of the most common vaginal infections www.obgyn.net/women/women.asp An extensive collection of information about women's health issues. It contains many links to recent articles and other websites. www.intelihealth.com Another popular website maintained by Johns Hopkins University and US Healthcare. The Women's Center and Health A-Z seem most useful. www.hon.ch/ The website of the not-for-profit organization Health On the Net Foundation. www.wdxcyber.com An excellent source of information on a wide variety of gynecologic issues and problems. www.hcgresources.com/endoindex.html This Endometriosis Awareness and Information site is packed with information about endometriosis and links to other sites and groups www.preop.com A website containing audiovisual information online about many surgical procedures including Breast Biopsy, Dilation and Curettage (D&C), Diagnostic Laparoscopy, Fibroid Removal, and Hysterectomy. Please click on the General Public icon. www.vh.org/Patients/IHB/ObGyn.html A very good patient information section from the Health Book put out by the University or Iowa. www.vulvarpain.icomm.ca/ A vulvodynia (vulvar pain) web portal packed with links, support groups, bibliography, etc www.arhp.org/arhpframepated.htm A patient oriented site from the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals. You can view pamplets online and utilize interactive programs to learn about a form of birth control that might be right for you. www.not-2-late.com A site providing information about emeregency contraception. Although we are not listed on this site, we provide this service to our patients as needed. www.itsyoursexlife.com A well written site providing sexual health information for young adults. It is also helpful for parents who wish assistance in addressing these issues with their children. www.endometriosis1.com/indexj.html A website written by Tap Pharmaceuticals, maker of Lupron. It contains much information about endometriosis and Lupron, a popular and effective treatment for endometriosis. www.oncolink.upenn.edu A website maintained by the University of Penn Cancer Center containing comprehensive information about education, clinical trials, support groups, prevention, journals, and other resources for patients and physicians. www.cancernet.nci.nih.gov A service of the National Cancer Institute which provides a vast amount of information about various types of cancer and the resources available to patients and doctors. www.clinicaltrials.com and www.acurian.com Two websites offering an extensive list of clinical trials for patients with many different conditions. www.breastcancer.org and www.breastcancerinfo.com Two sites dedicated to bring women the latest up-to-date information about breast cancer. www.eatright.org The website of the American Dietetic Association, containing much information about healthy eating and dieting. There is a good section about the basics of breastfeeding as well. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/hrtupd/q_a.htm An excellent review of the actual risks/benefits of hormone replacement therapy in the recently stopped arm of the Women's Health Initiative study. www.pamedsoc.org The website of the Pennsylvania Medical Society. The For Patients and Liability Reform Update are most essential. www.rxlist.com An incredible list of medications and their indications, dosages, and side effects. The Go List search is quite useful. www.wcn.org The website of the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation. The Confidential Risk Assessment Questionaire, near the bottom of the home page, is an excellent tool to approximate one's risk of gynecologic and breast cancer based on personal and family history.