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Links to Helpful Menopause Related Web Sites:
American
Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, this web
site for U.S. endocrinologists provides clinical guidelines for the prevention
and treatment of osteoporosis and more.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
ACOG states that it is a membership organization of obstetrician/gynecologists dedicated to the
advancement of women's health through education, advocacy, practice and
research.
The Hormone Foundation
According to The Hormone Foundation, this non-profit organization works to
educate the public about the role of hormones in health and disease.
International Menopause Society
As stated by the International Menopause Society, their aim is to promote knowledge, study and research on
all aspects of aging in men and women; to organize, prepare, hold and
participate in international meetings and congresses on this subject; and to
encourage the interchange of research plans and experience between individual
members.
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National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)
NPWH states their mission is to assure the provision of quality healthcare to
women of all ages by nurse practitioners.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
According to the NIA, it is one of the 25
institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, and leads a broad
scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy,
active years of life.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The NIH states its mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better
health for everyone. NIH works toward that mission by conducting research in
its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in
universities, medical schools, hospitals and research institutions throughout
the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and
fostering communication of medical information.
National Institutes of Health – Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
National Resource Center (NIH ORBD-NRC)
The NIH ORBD-NRC states its mission is to provide patients, health
professionals and the public with an important link to resources and
information on metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis, Paget's disease
of the bone, osteogenesis imperfecta and hyperparathyroidism.
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National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
According to the NOF, it is the nation's
leading resource for people seeking up-to-date, medically sound information on
the causes, prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.
National Women's Health Information Center
As stated by the National Women's Health Information Center, it is sponsored by
the U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health, it is a one-step
gateway for women's health services.
National Women's Health Resource Center
This U.S. federal government clearinghouse for women's health states its data
provides a variety of useful information on various topics including menopause.
North American Menopause Society
According to the North American Menopause Society, this The leading scientific
nonprofit organization’s web site is devoted to promoting women's health during
midlife and beyond through understanding of menopause.
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Healthfinder
As stated by the North American Menopause Society Healthfinder, this site by
the U.S. government's Department of Health and Human Services links to consumer
health and human services information resources produced by the federal
government and its partner organizations.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration – The Office of Women's Health (OWH)
According to the OWH, it is the FDA's leading resource for
women's health information. The OWH serves as a
champion for women's health both within and outside the agency.
Women's Health Initiative
Women's Health Initiative Study Findings.
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