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: October 30, 2012
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: 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: 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: January 02, 2013
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: January 24, 2013
Foundation for Women's Cancer
The facts surrounding women and heart disease can be frightening to think about. Take this short, confidential survey about your health and lifestyle to receive tailored information on reducing your risk for cardiovascular disease.
Review Date: November 01, 2012
Office on Women's Health
Features sections on gender and health news, prevention and care of gender-based violence, gender equity, and gender equity in health sector reform.
Review Date: October 07, 2010
Pan American Health Organization
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: March 01, 2011
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: February 02, 2012
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: March 01, 2011
Office on Women's Health
Differences between the sexes exist and whether a person is male or female matters in the prevalence and severity of a broad range of diseases, disorders, and conditions.
Review Date: March 01, 2011
Society for Women's Health Research
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: June 26, 2012
Office on Women's Health
While you are seeking effective treatment for vulvar pain, find coping measures to relieve symptoms and prevent further irritation.
Review Date: October 31, 2012
National Vulvodynia Association
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: July 25, 2011
Office on Women's Health
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: 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: March 02, 2011
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: March 02, 2011
National Cancer Institute
This page teaches you how to recognize stroke symptoms and what to do if you think someone may be having a stroke.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
Women have unique health care needs, and often make health care decisions for their families. The Affordable Care Act offers important benefits for women and their families. Learn more about it.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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: November 02, 2012
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
The many stages of a woman's life can have an impact on her vision. In addition, you may experience hormonal changes and environmental factors - like the use of makeup - that can make contact lenses ineffective or even uncomfortable to wear. Learn how to take care of your eyes so that you can maintain your eye health.
Review Date: March 02, 2011
Sight and Hearing Association
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: March 02, 2011
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: April 06, 2011
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: 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: January 24, 2013
American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists