WWW Links

Chapter 28: The Female Reproductive System

http://www.bcdg.org/
Breast cancer is a scary thing. This Homepage was developed for the US Department of Defense and includes a decision guide and some basic information that may help in making informed decisions.

http://www.pcosupport.org/
This page discusses polycystic ovary disease. This condition is caused by the non-release of mature follicles. This problem has some surprising side effects including acne, high blood pressure, irregular menstrual periods, and even male-pattern baldness!

http://www.aafp.org/patientinfo/preeclam.html
Preeclampsia occurs during pregnancy and can be life threatening. A rise in blood pressure during the second trimester may signal this condition. This site discusses some of the other signs and the treatments for it.

http://www.fwradiology.com/fibrobrst.htm
This page, approved by the American Cancer Society looks into fibrous cysts in the breast. About 60% of all women will feel these non-cancerous lumps in their breasts. It can be scary but they are not dangerous. Treatment could include the avoidance of caffeine or even removing the lump by surgery.

http://www.obgyn.net/women/conditions/hc-dysmeno.htm
What about menstrual cramps? This page presents the symptoms, causes, and treatments of dysmenorrhea.

http://www.histeroscopia.med.br/Imagensi.htm
Have you ever looked into a hysteroscope to examine the uterus? This site has numerous photographs and videos illustrating various uterine conditions: cancer, an old caesarian mark, the cervical opening and so on.

http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1997/397_baby.html
This booklet from the Food and Drug Administration describes several birth control devices that are being sold today (female and male condoms, IUD’s, etc) . There are clear illustrations and several links to related topics.

http://www.ama-assn.org/insight/gen_hlth/atlas/newatlas/femorg.htm
This atlas of human female reproductive anatomy was prepared for the American Medical Association. It shows two color drawings of the internal organs.