Resource Guide for Endometriosis
by
Editorial Staff and Contributors
The American Congress of Obstetricians and GynecologistsAddress: 409 12th Street SW PO Box 96920 Washington, DC 20090-6920 Phone: 1-202-638-5577 Internet Address: http://www.acog.org Description of Services Provided: This organization provides a wide variety of useful information related to fertility, including publications for both professionals and consumers. American Society for Reproductive Medicine (formerly the American Fertility Society)Address: 1209 Montgomery Highway Birmingham, AL 35216-2809 Phone: 1-205-978-5000 Internet Address: http://www.asrm.com/ Description of Services Provided: This organization provides a wide variety of useful information related to fertility, including publications for both professionals and consumers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Reproductive Health Information SourceAddress: Division of Reproductive Health National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 4770 Buford Highway, NE Atlanta, GA 30341-3717 Phone: 770-488-5200 Internet Address: http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.htm Description of Services Provided: The CDC publishes the annual Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates (one of its Assisted Reproductive Technology reports series), which gives success rates for individual fertility clinics—both by name and by geographic location. The Endometriosis Association (EA)Address: 8585 N. 76th Place Milwaukee, WI 53223 Phone: 1-800-992-3636 1-414-355-2200 Internet Address: http://www.endometriosisassn.org/ Description of Services Provided: The Endometriosis Association (EA) is a nonprofit, self-help organization dedicated to providing information and support to women and girls with endometriosis. Their website provides easy-to-read general information, as well as brochures and research news. You can also find support groups here. Endometriosis Research Center (ERC)Address: 630 Ibis Drive Delray Beach, FL 33444 Phone: 1-800-239-7280 Internet Address: http://www.endocenter.org/ Description of Services Provided: At the ERC's website, you can read up on the latest research and advocacy efforts. You can even find out how to join a clinical trial. This is also a good place to go if you are looking for a physician or a support group. Last reviewed September 2012 by Brian Randall Last Updated: 09/11/2012
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