Resource Guide for Uterine Fibroids
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Cynthia M. Johnson, MA American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists409 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024-2188 202-638-5577 1-800-673-8444 ACOG provides its members and the general public with a professional bookstore, patient education materials, and news releases. Information on government relations, women's issues, technical help, professional meetings, and a physician referral service are also provided . The National Uterine Fibroids FoundationPO Box 9688 Colorado Springs, CO 80932-0688 719-633-3454 NUFF is a not-for-profit public benefit corporation organized to engage in charitable, educational, and scientific activities related to the care and treatment of women who have uterine fibroids or related conditions of the reproductive system. NUFF provides information to the public, advocates for the rights of all women, facilitates research studies, promotes alternatives to hysterectomy, and provides support to internet-developed women's health groups. NUFF also facilitates local "meet-ups" so interested women can connect with other women who have fibroids.
Last reviewed November 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board
Michael Woods, MD, FAAP Last Updated: 11/7/2018 | |
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