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General Resources - Canada
Women's Health Matters from the Women's College Hospital in Toronto ON.
Government of Canada - Just for You - Women
Canadian Foundation for Women's Health, a non-profit fundraising foundation for women’s sexual and reproductive health.
Women's Health, from the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Quebec
General Resources - International
Medline Plus, from US National Library of Medicine - Women
FamilyDoctor.org, from the American Academy of Family Physicians - Women
Mayo Clinic, US not-for profit academic medical centre - Women's Health
Womenshealth.gov, from the US Department of Health and Human Services - Office on Women's Health
Gynecological Exams and Pelvic Disorders
Quebec.ca, official website of the Government of Quebec
British Columbia Health Link BC - Pap Test
Choosing Wisely Canada, organized by the University of Toronto, Canadian Medical Association and St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Dedicated to informing patients and reducing unnecessary tests and treatments in health care - Pap Tests: When you need them and when you don’t
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Planned Parenthood, US reproductive health care provider - Pap Smear Test
Voices for PFD (Pelvic Floor Disorders), from the American Urogynecologic Society
HPV - Human Papillomavirus
Santé Montréal - FAQ HPV Vaccine
Quebec.ca, official website of the Government of Quebec
Government of Canada, Health - Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPVinfo.ca, from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
Other Sexually Transmitted Infections
Government of Quebec's Sexual Health Website - When You Think About It
SexandU, from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada - STIs
CATIE, Canada's source for HIV and Hepatitis C information
Breast Health
Quebec.ca, official website of the Government of Quebec for breast cancer screening and mammograms
- Quebec Breast Cancer Screening Program
- FAQ sheet
- Advantages, Disadvantages and Limitations of Mammography
- List of Screening Centers in Quebec
Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation - Mammography
Harvard Health Publishing from the Harvard Medical School - Breast Health and Disease
Merck Manual Consumer Version - Overview of Breast Disorders
Abortion
Santé Montréal - Abortion Montreal Appointment Centre
SextEd, Montreal’s free, confidential texting helpline for questions about sexual health or dating
- What Kinds of Abortions Are There?
- Are Abortions Safe? Can You Have Health Problems After an Abortion?
- Where Can I Get an Abortion in Montreal? How Should I Prepare?
Quebec's Portail santé mieux-être
Planned Parenthood Ottawa - Abortion FAQ
Our Bodies, Ourselves - Abortion Aftercare
Ending a Wanted Pregnancy, a safe, nonjudgmental environment where parents who have ended wanted pregnancies for medical reasons can find support and sympathy, and grieve their losses together.
Exhale, US organization addressing the emotional health and well-being of individuals after abortion. Find personal stories, self-care resources and more.
Menstruation, Fibroids, PCOS and Endometriosis
Let's Talk Period, from the Queen's University Department of Medicine, Kingston General Hospital and CSL Behring. Also available, the Self-BAT (self-administered bleeding assessment tool) test. The Self-BAT is a scientifically validated scoring tool developed by Dr. Paula James targeted at individuals who are concerned about bleeding.
YourPeriod.ca, from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada
The Endometriosis Network of Canada, a volunteer-run, incorporated, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate & promote a patient-centred approach to managing endometriosis.
The Canadian Women's Health Network - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
ReproductiveFacts.org, from the American Society of Reproductive Medicine
- What are Fibroids?
- Fibroid Tumors - a patient education video
- Endometriosis - A Guide for Patients
- Endometriosis - a patient education video
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis UK, UK-based organization. Provides support, information and a community for people affected by endometriosis.
Birth Control and Hormones
SexAndU,from the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada - Contraception Booklet
BirthControlForMe.ca - Birth Control Options
The Hormone Health Network, health tools for patients and caregivers, provided by the Endocrine Society (international) - Women's Health and Hormones
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
ShelterSafe, an online resource to help women and their children seeking safety from violence and abuse - Find a Shelter in Quebec
Fédération des maisons d'hébergement pour femmes - Find a Shelter (IN FRENCH ONLY)
Regroupement des maisons pour femmes victimes de violence conjugale - Find a Shelter (IN FRENCH ONLY)
Regroupement québécois des Centres d'aide et de lutte contro les aggressions à caractère sexuel (CALACS) - Find a CALACS
Table de concentration sur les aggressions à caractère sexuel de Montréal - Information Guide for Sexual Assault Victims
Canadian Women's Foundation
- Fact Sheet: Moving Women Out of Violence
- The Facts about Gender Equality, Sexual Assault, Gender-Based Violence and more