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Search this directory to find an obstetrician-gynecologist in your area. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) directory contains the names and addresses of ACOG members and i... Details >

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  

Use this tool to find out if any of the known risk factors for breast cancer apply to you.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified - (PDF)  Korean - (PDF)  Vietnamese - (PDF)   

This pamphlet gives an overview of the cancers that most frequently affect women, and also details who is at risk for developing the cancers, as well as the guidelines for early detection. ... Details >

American Cancer Society  

Find out what services are available to women veterans, how to access benefits and services, mental health support, and more.... Details >

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Learn how diabetes can affect different parts of women’s body and what can be done to prevent most of these problems. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

WISEWOMAN is a program designed to help low-income, under- or uninsured 40- to 64-year-old women reduce their risk for heart disease and improve their overall health. This page answers questions about... Details >

Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

If you have been diagnosed with a gynecological cancer, such as cervical, endometrial, uterine or ovarian cancer, use this search tool to locate a gynecologic oncologist in your area. ... Details >

Foundation for Women's Cancer  

The facts surrounding women and heart disease can be frightening to think about. Take this short, confidential survey about your health and lifestyle to receive tailored information on reducing your r... Details >

Office on Women's Health

This page links to frequently asked questions about medical research. Questions cover participation, risks, benefits, and more.... Details >

Society for Women's Health Research  

Features sections on gender and health news, prevention and care of gender-based violence, gender equity, and gender equity in health sector reform.... Details >

Pan American Health Organization  

This page links to fact sheets on a variety of women's health topics, including menopause, contraception, hysterectomy, osteoporosis, natural hormones for menopause, and silicone gel breast implants.... Details >

National Women's Health Network  

Use this checklist to assess how much time in an average week you spend doing physical activities. Additionally, the checklist can help you determine what it would take to raise your level of self-co... Details >

Center for Research on Women with Disabilities  

This brief fact sheet describes how heart disease affects minority women. Additional resources on heart health are provided at the site.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Also available in: Spanish 

About 25 percent of people living with HIV infection in the United States are women. It can be hard for women to prevent HIV or to take care of themselves if they have it. Learn more about the specia... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Uncontrolled hypothyroidism raises the chance of miscarriage, preterm delivery, and preeclampsia. Learn about this disease.... Details >

National Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Information Service, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Differences between the sexes exist and whether a person is male or female matters in the prevalence and severity of a broad range of diseases, disorders, and conditions.... Details >

Society for Women's Health Research  

African-American women can take charge of their personal health and seek the health care they need. Knowing your risks gives you power. ... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

This guide for adult women offers tips and tools for including healthy eating and physical activity in your daily life. Find out how your health care provider can help you set and achieve goals that a... Details >

Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF)   

This guide for young women offers tips and tools for including healthy eating and physical activity in your daily life. Find out how your health care provider can help you set and achieve goals that a... Details >

Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

This fact sheet offers information on osteoporosis and special issues for Asian American women regarding bone health. Risk factors, prevention, and treatments for osteoporosis is discussed. ... Details >

NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center

Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, for women as well as men. Find out about heart disease risks for women, subtle signs of heart attack, and more.... Details >

National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health (NINR)

It can be difficult and confusing to tell the difference between routine aches and pains, and symptoms that could indicate more serious health problems. This easy to understand list can help you make ... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Should you take aspirin? It’s always a good idea to talk with your provider before taking aspirin to prevent a stroke or heart attack.... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Examining your breasts is an important way to find breast cancer early, when it's most likely to be cured. ... Details >

breastcancer.org  

Shopping for a health plan? Use this guide to understand managed care and how your health plan works. Take an active role in making it work for you. ... Details >

Jacobs Institute of Women's Health  

This program will examine how treatment services are changing to help women successfully navigate the road to recovery. It also explores other issues that can affect their recovery such as child care,... Details >

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This document provides information about common breast changes that occur at various life stages and follow-up tests such as mammograms and biopsies. It helps women understand their screening results ... Details >

National Cancer Institute

If you are a young woman, find out when and why you need to start seeing a gynecologist.... Details >

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

This booklet describes the symptoms, treatment and factors contributing to depression that are unique to women. ... Details >

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

This page teaches you how to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do if you think someone may be having a stroke.... Details >

National Stroke Association  

Women have unique health care needs, and often make health care decisions for their families. The Affordable Care Act offers important benefits for women and their families. Learn more about it.... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This brief pamphlet provides information on which screening tests you need and when to get them, which medicines may prevent diseases, and daily steps you can take for good health.... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Publications Clearinghouse

Also available in: Spanish 

Find recommendations for women that can help you stay healthy. Learn about which screening tests to get, whether you need medicines to prevent diseases, and steps you can take for good health. ... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

This page is a gateway for information about cancers that occur mainly in women, as well as related topics. The page includes links on literature, research, clinical trials, statistics, and resources.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

The many stages of a woman's life can have an impact on her vision. In addition, you may experience hormonal changes and environmental factors - like the use of makeup - that can make contact lenses i... Details >

Sight and Hearing Association  

Discover which diseases and conditions pose the greatest health risks to women. Find out how to minimize your risk. This page lists the leading causes of death for women in the United States in order ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Many women are unaware that heart disease kills 6 times as many women as breast cancer. Are you at risk for heart disease? The answers to the quiz help in determining if a consultation and complete ri... Details >

Women's Heart Foundation  

Also available in: Spanish 

We all feel worried, anxious or sad from time to time. But, a true mental health disorder makes it hard for a woman to function normally.... Details >

Office on Women's Health

Some preventive services such as well-woman visits, contraceptive counseling and breastfeeding support will be covered without cost sharing (copayments or deductible) consistent with these guidelines ... Details >

Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

If you have never had a gynecologic exam before, you may have questions about what will happen at your first visit. This pamphlet will explain what to expect at a gynecologic visit, what exams may be ... Details >

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists