Guidelines/Resources

Links to reliable sources for Women's Health related​

education and the newest evidence-based guidelines:

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​General Women's Health Education and Preventative Screening Recommendations:​​

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ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists): maintains regularly updated clinical practice guidelines, committee opinions, and patient-facing educational materials across the full lifespan of women's health.​​​

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WPSI / Women's Preventive Services Initiative: A national coalition of 21 professional organizations that develops, reviews, and updates evidence-based clinical recommendations for women's preventive health care. Their Well-Woman Chart is a central, clinically useful reference for screening, risk assessment, and counseling recommendations.

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USPSTF: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts that issues evidence-graded (A/B/C/D/I) recommendations for preventive services. 

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AAFP (The  American Academy of Family Physicians): The American Academy of Family Physicians publishes regularly updated clinical reviews on women's health maintenance, including reproductive-age and postmenopausal care, with evidence-based screening and counseling recommendations.​​​

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NIH Office of Research on Women's Health: While NIH is a federal entity, the ORWH specifically funds and coordinates women's health research and provides research-based educational content. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recently recommended expanding this office into a dedicated Women's Health Research Institute.

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Birth Control:​

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Planned Parenthood: Medically reviewed, plain-language reproductive health education.​

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PCOS/PMOS:

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AskPCOS:  international evidence-based resource developed through a collaboration of leading medical organizations to translate the International Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome into accessible information for patients, clinicians, and researchers. These guidelines were developed through a rigorous process involving systematic reviews and represent the most comprehensive, globally endorsed clinical guidance on PCOS.

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Maternal Health and Pregnancy Education:

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine: For high-risk obstetric and maternal health topics, SMFM publishes evidence-based consult series and clinical guidelines.

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March of Dimes: Evidence-based maternal and infant health education.

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MotherToBaby: A service of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS), providing evidence-based information on medication and environmental exposure safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Postpartum Care and Support

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Postpartum Support International: the leading organization for perinatal mental health, with a helpline, support groups, provider directory, and education on postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis. 

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ACOG Postpartum Resources: Covers physical recovery, mood screening, contraception, and chronic disease follow-up after birth. 

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Breastfeeding

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LactMed: NIH's peer-reviewed database on medication safety during breastfeeding — an essential resource for both clinicians and patients. 

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La Leche League International : For breastfeeding/lactation support and education.

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KellyMom:  Evidence-based breastfeeding and parenting resource run by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

International Lactation Consultant Association: Professional organization with a "Find a Lactation Consultant" directory.

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Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine: Clinical protocols and patient resources from the leading physician organization for breastfeeding medicine.

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Perimenopause and Menopause:

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The North American Menopause Society / Menopause Society: The leading nonprofit organization dedicated to menopause and midlife women's health, with regularly updated position statements and patient resources.

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​MyMenoPlan: An NIH-funded, evidence-based decision-support website specifically designed to help women understand and manage the menopause transition. 

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Women Living Better: Evidence-based information about the menopause transition with real-world stories and symptom-tracking tools.

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Breast Cancer

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American Cancer Society: Comprehensive, regularly updated information on breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. Includes educational booklets and support programs. 

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Susan G. Komen: Evidence-based breast cancer education, screening guidelines, and a helpline staffed by trained specialists.

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Breastcancer.org: Physician-reviewed, nonprofit resource with detailed information on every stage of breast cancer, treatment options, and community forums.

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Cancer.Net: ASCO's patient-facing website with oncologist-reviewed content on all cancer types, including breast cancer, with podcasts, videos, and decision-making tools.

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Gynecologic Cancers

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Foundation for Women's Cancer: the official patient education arm of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), covering uterine, ovarian, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers.

Cancer.Net / ASCO: Oncologist-reviewed content for each gynecologic cancer type.

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American Cancer Society: Detailed pages on each gynecologic cancer with screening, staging, and treatment information.

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National Cervical Cancer Coalition: Focused specifically on cervical cancer and HPV education and prevention.

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Adolescent and Teen Health

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Amaze: Age-appropriate, medically reviewed videos and resources on puberty, reproductive health, and body changes for teens and preteens. Endorsed by multiple health organizations.

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Scarleteen: Inclusive, evidence-based sex education and reproductive health information written specifically for teens and young adults.

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GirlsInc: Empowerment-focused programming for girls, including health education.

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AAP HealthyChildren.org : The American Academy of Pediatrics' patient-facing site with sections on puberty, menstruation, and adolescent health.

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ACOG's "Especially for Teens" section: ACOG publishes specific patient education pamphlets designed for adolescents covering menstruation, contraception, and gynecologic health.

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Mental Health

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Postpartum Support International:  As noted above, the leading resource for perinatal mood disorders.

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NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides education, support groups, and helplines for all mental health conditions.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support via call, text, or chat.