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American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Address:
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216-2809
Phone:
1-205-978-5000
Internet address:
http://www.asrm.org/
Description of services provided:
This organization provides a wide variety of information geared for patients and healthcare providers. In addition to publishing a scientific journal, the organization also produces fact sheets describing various conditions and procedures. Information regarding health insurance laws pertaining to fertility treatment is also available.
RESOLVE, The National Infertility Association
Address:
7910 Woodmont AVE, Suite 1350
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone:
301-652-8585
Internet address:
http://www.resolve.org
Description of services provided:
RESOLVE provides factual information on male and female infertility, treatment methods, and links to alternative resources, such as adoption programs.
The American Fertility Association
Address:
666 Fifth AVE, Suite 278
New York, NY 10103
Phone:
1-888-917-3777
Internet address:
http://www.theafa.org
Decription of services provided:
With the goals to share information with the public on reproductive disease and treatment and offer support to families, the American Fertility Association (AFA) features an online education series, special events, and a resource directory. (Note: Some aspects of the site require a login, but membership is free.) In addition, you'll find the Association's magazine and monthly newsletters, as well as message boards on a range of topics. Also useful are the article collections on fertility and adoption.
American Urologic Association
Address:
1000 Corporate BLVD
Linthicum, MD 21090
Phone:
1-866-746-4248
Internet address:
http://www.auanet.org
Description of services provided:
While geared toward its over 15,000 members, the American Urological Association (AUA) does provide patient information. The accompanying website, called
UrologyHealth.org
, allows you to find information on a condition (either adult or pediatric), search for a urologist, and learn more about this specialty. Information is also available in Spanish.
Last reviewed November 2008 by Adrienne Carmack, MD
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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