Helpful Links
Like all medical conditions, the internet provides a vast array of information. Unfortunately it isn’t always easy to separate the good from the bad. We provide a shortlist of credible resources for your information. We have attempted to select website for their credibility, usefulness, and lack of commercial bias. Chat room advice can be interesting and the support wonderful, but remember the best source of reliable medical advice for your particular situation is a competent physician who has access to comprehensive information about your specific medical history.
sart.org
Seattle Reproductive Medicine is a member of The Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), an organization dedicated to providing patients with useful information and advancing the standards of assisted reproductive technology, such as in-vitro fertilization rates. 2004 outcome data has recently been published and can be found on this website. SRM did not report in 2004 because of its inception in 9/2004. However, you may find the national statistics on this page useful and informative.
asrm.org
The Vision of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is to be the nationally and internationally recognized leader for multidisciplinary information, education, advocacy and standards in the field of reproductive medicine. ASRM serves as the professional association for practitioners in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility. In addition to the material focused for practitioners, their website includes a broad range of patient-focused information. The material on their website has been reviewed by experts for accuracy.
resolve.org
The mission of RESOLVE, a nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Barbara Eck Menning, is to provide timely, compassionate support and information to people who are experiencing infertility and to increase awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy Their website provides a variety of information as well as message boards where you can receive support from others.
resolvewa.org
Resolve's local chapter's website. Here you can find information about local support groups for patients.
fertilehope.com
Dedicated to the cancer patient concerned about issues related to fertility.
inciid.org
theafa.org
fertilethoughts.com
These websites have extremely active message boards for support and information sharing.
