Women have many health concerns over the course of their lives. From understanding puberty to understanding pregnancy to coping with menopause, there are lots of health subjects that are unique to women. And, while there’s no substitute for having a great doctor with whom you can discuss your concerns, online resources are great. The internet has brought us many great websites and forums to allow us to find answers to our pressing women’s health issue quickly, easily and privately. Here are seven of the best websites and discussion boards devoted to the health concerns of women.
Women’s Health – You’ll find discussions here on all health matters related to women, including sex and cosmetic surgery, along with beauty and style tips. The site is organized well by category, making your requested information easy to find.
Estronaut –There’s lots of great help here on all sorts of women’s issues, including lowering the cost of birth control and cosmetic surgery. There’s also an “ask the doctor” feature that allows you to send questions directly to a doctor who specializes in women’s health.
OBGYN – A site dedicated to improving women’s gynecological health, this site brings obstetricians and gynecologists together with women to provide resources and answer questions. There are discussion forums on many subjects, but there are also great articles and videos and tutorials to help women address their health concerns.
Health Boards – Health boards is one of the best health sites on the web, offering communities on nearly every possible health issue for men and women. One of their sub-categories is women’s health, and it has discussions on many of health concerns particular to women.
WebMD – Nearly everyone knows about this site. But, in addition to all the other features WebMD offers, it also has a great section on women’s health. There are plenty of articles and resources as well as discussion boards.
Our Bodies Ourselves – A great all around resource for women, this site is full of information and discussions about women’s health issues. The site is related to the series of books of the same name, written by the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective.
Blue Gumbo –This site is dedicated to health issues for both men and women, but its section on women’s issues is particularly impressive. You’ll find discussions on many health issues as well as body image issues, domestic violence and sexual issues such as lesbianism.
Many women feel uncomfortable discussing their personal health issues, and so in years past many of these issues and fears simply went without discussion. We all know that avoiding a health concern won’t make it go away, which is why online resources and discussion forums provide women great benefit. Online resources provide women with easy and private ways to address their health issues whenever they arise. If you have questions about your women’s health issues, one of the above resources is likely to be of help. In fact, you’ll likely find some of them so useful that you’ll want to bookmark them for easy regular reference.
Phyllis Zerkle is a freelance writer and likes writing about healthcare career topics, such as how to obtain an online masters in nursing.