The aim of the Bright Futures project is to help women achieve better physical, mental, social, and spiritual health by encouraging healthy practices. This guide will help you to appreciate yourself, achieve balance and purpose in your life, and to enjoy positive relationships with others.
Review Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015
Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
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.
Review Date: Tuesday, March 01, 2011
American Cancer Society
Find out what services are available to women veterans, how to access benefits and services, mental health support, and more.
Review Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This page provides information about the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP), including a list of things you can do to help your doctor diagnose and treat you.
Review Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015
International Pelvic Pain Society
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.
Review Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Foundation for Women's Cancer
If you are seeking a midwife for delivery, search this database of nearly 900 nurse-midwifery practices for a nurse-midwife in your geographic area. You can also search by type of birth site.
Review Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2015
American College of Nurse-Midwives
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.
Review Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014
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-confidence for physical activity.
Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015
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.
Review Date: Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Office on Women's Health
African-American women can take charge of their personal health and seek the health care they need. Knowing your risks gives you power.
Review Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Office on Women's Health
Women have unique health care needs, and often make health care decisions for their families. Learn more about important benefits the Affordable Care Act offers for women and their families.
Review Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
While you are seeking effective treatment for vulvar pain, find coping measures to relieve symptoms and prevent further irritation.
Review Date: Monday, May 11, 2015
National Vulvodynia Association
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.
Review Date: Monday, July 14, 2014
NIH National Institute of Nursing Research - 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 a fast decision when medical attention is urgent.
Review Date: Monday, July 25, 2011
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.
Review Date: Monday, June 01, 2015
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The FDA regulates the safety and effectiveness of medical devices, including tampons. Recently it has come to the agency's attention that allegations about tampons are being spread over the Internet. The available scientific evidence does not support these rumors.
Review Date: Monday, December 31, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Examining your breasts is an important way to find breast cancer early, when it's most likely to be cured.
Review Date: Friday, October 31, 2014
breastcancer.org
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 and emphasizes that not all breast changes are cancerous.
Review Date: Friday, August 28, 2015
NIH National Cancer Institute
Search alphabetically or by common conditions-and get the facts you need on over 140 topics related to urological health. Find information on male and female cancers, infertility, bladder problems, yeast infections, and more.
Review Date: Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Urology Care Foundation
This page teaches you how to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do if you think someone may be having a stroke.
Review Date: Monday, April 06, 2015
National Stroke Association
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.
Review Date: Friday, August 28, 2015
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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 of prevalence.
Review Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014
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 risk assessment with a health care practitioner are needed.
Review Date: Monday, April 06, 2015
Women's Heart Foundation
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.
Review Date: Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Office on Women's Health
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 during a pelvic exam, Pap Test, and more.
Review Date: Friday, October 31, 2014
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
