by Editorial Staff and Contributors
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Address:
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)
1209 Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35216-2809
1-205-978-5000
http://www.asrm.com
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Reproductive Health Information Source
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
770-488-5200
http://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.htm
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)
8585 N. 76th Place
Milwaukee, WI 53223
1-800-992-3636
1-414-355-2200
http://www.endometriosisassn.org
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)
630 Ibis Drive
Delray Beach, FL 33444
1-800-239-7280
http://www.endocenter.org
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
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