We
recommend the following web site links to assist patients
in obtaining additional information regarding infertility
and educational resources.
http://www.theafa.org The
American Infertility Association (AIA) is
a national non-profit organization dedicated to
assisting women and men face decisions regarding
reproductive health. The AIA is a resource for
those needing reproductive information regarding
treatment options or adoption. It supports members
through advocacy, education, awareness building
and research funding.
http://www.acog.org The
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is
a private, voluntary, non-profit membership organization representing
the nation’s leading group of professionals providing health
care for women. ACOG promotes strong advocacy for women’s health
care, education, and increasing awareness among its members and the
public. The site provides patient education, news releases, and a bookstore
on pertinent information regarding infertility.
http://www.asrm.org The American Society
for Reproductive Medicine is an organization
devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in infertility,
reproductive medicine and biology. They serve as advocates
on behalf of patients, physicians and affiliated health
care providers.
http://www.atime.org This site is sponsored by A Torah
Infertility Medium of Exchange, an organization devoted
to infertile Jewish couples who may face specific legal and ethical
questions related to treatment and provides education to those who
want to help loved ones experiencing infertility.
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/art.htm The
Centers for Disease Control publishes annual, national, outcome
statistics (“success rates”) on fertility clinics participating
in the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART). These statistics
and reports may contain information to help guide readers in helping
to select an infertility program.
http://www.fertilethoughts.net This web site addresses family
building challenges with information, bulletin boards, chat rooms,
FAQ’s, in the areas of infertility, pregnancy, adoption, parenting
and surrogacy.
http://www.greenhosp.org Greenwich Hospital in
Connecticut is a 160-bed community hospital, serving lower Fairfield
County Connecticut and Westchester County New York. It is a major
academic affiliate of Yale University School of Medicine and a member
of the Yale New Haven Health System.
http://www.inciid.org This
on-line exchange of information and support site is sponsored by the
non-profit InterNational Council on Infertility Information
Dissemination created by 3 professional women who experienced
12 pregnancy losses among them. The site is designed to help individuals
and couples explore their family building options by providing information
and immediate support regarding diagnosis, treatment and prevention
of infertility and pregnancy loss and offers guidance to those considering
adoption or childfree lifestyles.
http://www.resolve.org/main/national/index.jsp?name=home RESOLVE,
a national organization provides education, advocacy
and support to its members through a variety of services
from meetings and support groups to help lines and
newsletters. The site lists activities, facts and
articles about infertility, physicians and other
health professionals to help build families through
fertility treatments or adoption.
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