LINKS

American Electrology Association
www.electrology.com

Whether you have a desire to be self-employed or wish to work with other caring professionals, a career in electrology can provide great satisfaction from helping others achieve a better self-image.

The Hormone Foundation
www.hormone.org

The Hormone Foundation is a leading educational resource for you, your loved ones, and your health professionals on the prevention, treatment, and cure of hormone-related conditions.

The PCOS Association (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association)
www.pcosupport.org

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common female endocrine disorder, affecting approximately 5%-10% of all females. PCOS is a hormonal disorder that involves multiple tissues and organ systems within the body, and is believed to be fundamentally caused by insensitivity to the hormone insulin. It can be diagnosed in all phases of life.

Univ. Of Chicago PCOS Center
www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/pcos/

The physicians at the University of Chicago Center for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome are leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Here, our experts take an individualized approach to care--recognizing that no two cases of PCOS are exactly alike. We work closely with each patient to determine the best treatment plan--from reducing symptoms to prescribing new therapies for insulin resistance, which may be the root cause of PCOS.

American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org

Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We lead the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fight for those affected - by diabetes.

• We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.
• We deliver services to hundreds of communities.
• We provide objective and credible information.
• We give voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.

Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Fertility
www.socrei.org

Reproductive Endocrinologists are Obstetrician-Gynecologists with advanced education, research and professional skills in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility. These highly trained and qualified physicians treat Reproductive Disorders that affect children, women, men, the mature woman, and infertility in both men and women.

The National Health Information Center (NHIC)
www.health.gov/nhic/

The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. NHIC was established in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

WebMD
www.webmd.com

WebMD provides valuable health information, tools for managing your health, and support to those who seek information. You can trust that our content is timely and credible.

WPATH
www.wpath.org

The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, HBIGDA), is a professional organization devoted to the understanding and treatment of gender identity disorders.

Transsexual Road Map
www.tsroadmap.com

Travel guide to set priorities and choose your route. It's about making informed purchasing decisions and setting realistic, achievable transition goals.