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For generations women's health care was not equal to men's, but this is changing in large part due to women learning more about their bodies, and expecting quality care and respect.

These sites all focus on that while bringing good information and resources to you...

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) - This section of the AHRQ site provides "practical health care information, research findings, and data to help consumers, health providers, health insurers, researchers, and policymakers make informed decisions" about women's health care issues.

MedLine Women's Health Resources - From pregnancy to arthritis to breast cancer, if it's a health topic that concerns women this site helps explain it.

Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) - The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective has been active in fighting for better health care for women around the world since 1970. Good info on important health concerns.

Family & Pregnancy on Women Republic - Focusing on issues and health concerns familiar to all women raising a family - or who are planning one - with informative articles on pregnancy, infant care, breastfeeding, grappling with teens, family relationships and more.

International Women's Health Coalition - Working for gender equality and equal access to health care in emeging nations, this site provides fact sheets and other information on women's health issues from both a political and medical point of view.

National Women's Health Information Center - US government sponsored site is a resource for physical and mental health issues from a woman's perspective.

also see -> Breast Cancer | Menopause

Pregnancy | Reproductive Health

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