While there is no substitute for a visit with and tailored advice from a trusted health care provider, below are some links that we recommend for many of the conditions we treat.
Breast Health
- Mammography and Other Screening Tests for Breast Problems (ACOG)
- Benign Breast Problems and Conditions (ACOG)
- Sex After Breast Cancer (MiddlesexMD)
Cervical Cancer Screening/ Pap smears
- Cervical Cancer Screening: Beyond the Basics (UpToDate)
- Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Test (Pap) Results (ACOG)
Contraception/ Birth Control
Diet and Health
Food and Brain Health:
Plant-Based Diets:
Endometriosis
- Myths & Facts About Endometriosis (The Endometriosis Association)
- Endometriosis: Beyond the Basics (UpToDate)
Environment and Women’s Health
Database with Safety Ratings for Personal Care Products:
Menstrual Products:
- Period Care (Seventh Generation)
- Natracare Products
- Period Underwear (Thinx)
- How to Use a Menstrual Cup (AllMatters OrganiCup)
- A Better Way to Handle Your Period? A Menstrual Cup, Scientists Say (NYT)
Fertility and Reproductive Medicine
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine Patient Resources (ASRM)
- Dirty Dozen Endocrine Disruptors (EWG)
Gynecologic Surgery
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists Patient Information Sheets (AAGL)
- HysterSisters (Hysterectomy Support Forum)
LGBTQAI+
- Gay and Lesbian Medical Association Patient Resources (GLMA)
- National Center for Transgender Equality
- Pride Center of Vermont
- Outright Vermont
Menopause
- General Information from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS)
- Menopause: How to Avoid Misinformation and Find Treatments (Vermont Public)
- Women Have Been Misled About Menopause (NY Times)
Hot flashes:
Depression in Menopause:
Sleep Problems in Menopause:
Vaginal Dryness in Menopause:
Ted Talks on Menopause:
Menstruation/ Period Tracking
Ovarian Cysts
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Floor Relaxation Techniques & Meditation:
- Pelvic Floor Release Stretches video (FemFusion Fitness)
- Guided Meditation for Pelvic Floor Relaxation video (FemFusion Fitness)
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Puberty in Girls
Sexual Health
- Sexuality After Menopause (MiddlesexMD)
- 7 Best Books on Sexual Health, Because Knowing Your Body is So Important (Bustle)
- FAQs When Sex is Painful (ACOG)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Genital Herpes:
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Urogynecology (Prolapse, Incontinence, Interstitial Cystitis, etc.)
Uterine Fibroids
Vulvar and Vaginal Conditions
- International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease Patient Resource Library (ISSVD)
- Vaginal Health (ASHA)
- FAQs: Disorders of the Vulva (ACOG)
Lichen Sclerosus:
- Lichen Sclerosus: Beyond the Basics (UpToDate)
- Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus (ISSVD)
- A Little-Known Skin Disease That Can Disrupt People’s Sex Lives (NYT)
Vulvodynia:
Vaginal Products:
Vulvar Products: