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In a support group, members provide each other with various types of nonprofessional, nonmaterial help for a particular shared burdensome characteristic. The help may take the form of providing relevant information, relating personal experiences, listening to others' experiences, providing sympathetic understanding and establishing social networks. A support group may also provide ancillary support, such as serving as a public relations voice or engaging in advocacy.
Maintaining contact
Support groups maintain interpersonal contact among their members in a variety of ways. Most groups have traditionally met in person in group sizes that allowed conversational interaction. Support groups also maintain contact through printed newsletters, telephone chains, internet forums, and mailing lists. Some support groups are exclusively Online_support_groups.
Membership in some support groups is formally controlled, with admission requirements and membership fees. Other groups are "open" and allow anyone to drop in at an advertised meeting, for example, or to participate in an online forum.
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Managing Bladder and Pelvic Floor Problems
Bladder and pelvic floor health is very important to a woman's overall good health. Here is what you should know about your pelvic muscles and organs including your bladder and urinary system. And if you are having problems in this area, we hope you’ll talk not only to your friends—because chances are they are having similar issues—but most importantly, talk to your health care provider.
Heart Health: Important at Any Age
Women often have symptoms of heart disease before they experience a heart attack. Many women may be able to intervene early, before a heart attack and for those who don't or have congenital heart issues, effective management and treatment options exist.
New Safety Measures For An Optimum Birth Experience
Increased Staff, Full-Time Attention for Women in Labor at Pennsylvania Hospital. The face of obstetric care in the United States is changing, and Pennsylvania Hospital is making certain that prenatal care and delivery remains effective, personal and safe.
Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today
New Georgia Law Allows Families To 'Adopt' Embryos
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0700
A Georgia law (HB 388) that took effect on Wednesday allows state residents to "adopt" embryos created for fertility treatments, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (Gould Sheinin, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7/1). According to the
More Women Seek Nonprescription Remedies For Menopause Symptoms
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:00:00 -0700
Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms are growing in popularity among some women who fear potential risks from prescription hormone replacement therapy, the New York Times reports.
Work Status Changes More Common Among Women Receiving Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer, Study Says
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:00:00 -0700
Women with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy appear more likely than those treated with radiation therapy to experience a major change in work status, according to a study published in the journal Cancer, Reuters reports. For the study,
Mom's Weight During Pregnancy Affects Her Daughter's Risk Of Being Obese
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 -0700
A mother's weight and the amount she gains during pregnancy both impact her daughter's risk of obesity decades later, according to a new study by Alison Stuebe, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. "The findings are especially important because of the growing epidemic of obesity in women," Stuebe says.
During Pregnancy, Women With Endometriosis Need Special Care To Avoid Risk Of Premature Birth
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700
The largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women has found that the condition is a major risk factor for premature birth, the 25th annual conference of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology heard. Dr.
In Postpartum Women, Poor Sleep Is Independently Associated With Depression
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700
A study in the July 1 issue of the journal SLEEP suggests that postpartum depression may aggravate an already impaired sleep quality, as experiencing difficulties with sleep is a symptom of depression.
Minnie Pauz - Menopause Humor - Menopause can be funny. Share your hot flashes and mood swings and get a good laugh. For babyboomers and beyond.
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10 Myths Men Believe About Menopause - Ten particularly glaring examples of male misinformation about menopause.
Meta Description: [ ThirdAge Health presents a he says/she says menopause factsheet. ]
A Certain Age - A friendly place for women of a certain age to discuss the joys and issues of life and what we all share -- relationships, grown children, changing bodies, lumpy husbands. Come make some friends.
About Menopause Forum - Details about this community, FAQs, forum how to's, user agreement and guidelines.
Early Menopause - Chat and message board for support of menopause, hysterectomy, endo, POF, HRT and natural alternatives. All welcome, UK based.
Meta Description: [ A friendly site for all women going/about to or have gone through the menopause, especially those women who, for many reasons have the menopause early, maybe because of hysterectomy/POF/cancer treatment/Endo. Support, advice,chat & laughs for all us meno women. ]
Menopause Message Board - A non-monitored message board about menopause.
Menopause2 - by Carol Leonard - part 2 - Personal take on menopause.
Natural Alternatives To HRT - Forum for women to educate themselves about natural alternatives to synthetic hormones.
Meta Description: [ NaturalAlternativesToHRT: A Resource Group For Natural Hormones ]
Power Surge - Conducting online guest chats with prestigious medical luminaries and women's menopause/ health experts.
Meta Description: [ Power Surge is an informative and supportive community for menopause. Learn everything about menopause - premenopause, perimenopause, postmenopause and related women's midlife health issues ]
Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) Support Group - Support and information for women with POF.
Meta Description: [ This site provides support and information for women with Premature Ovarian Failure (POF). Endocrine disorder affecting women under 40, causes profound infertility and vasomotor symptoms. Often called Premature or Early Menopause. Includes a POF FAQ full of information, a Listserv, Chat Room, Mes... ]
Red, Hot and Feeling Blue... - A New York City support group for menopausal women.
Women At Midlife And In Menopause Support Community - Support during transition into menopause.
Meta Description: [ Power Surge is an informative and supportive community for menopause. Learn everything about menopause - premenopause, perimenopause, postmenopause and related women's midlife health issues ]
Yahoo! Menopausal - A discussion group with a brief description and joining instructions.
Meta Description: [ menopausal: Are you going thru Menopause? Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings etc.? Need someone to vent to? Well here we are! Join us! ]
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