| MENOPAUSE WEBSITE | AMT OF MENOPAUSE INFO | UNIQUE CONTENT | COMMENTS |
| afriendindeed.ca | Extensive | Lengthy articles about menopause. History of menopause, how to find what you're looking for and assess credibility of information | Holistic, nontraditional, in existence 20 years, professional. "Balanced, women-centered health information and knowledge about menopause & mid-life". |
| drnorthrup.com | Extensive | Focuses on creating health through connecting with your body - tapping into your inner wisdom to help you heal. Diagram of organs/conditions and associated emotional issues. Create personal online journal. | Strongly holistic and highly professional. In-depth information on women's health. Dr. Northrup, an ob/gyn physician, is a pioneer in bringing women's health to the forefront. Her book, "The Wisdom of Menopause", is one of the best. |
| ivillage.com | Extensive | Comprehensive information on hundreds of supplements, article and research listings for nearly all menopause topics | Site addresses vast array of women's health issues through various modalities: information, tools, tests, resources and advice. In cooperation with National Women's Health Resource Center: www. healthywoman.com. Lots of advertising. |
| obgyn.net | Extensive | Extremely up-to-date/breaking news type information. Many updates from conferences taking place around the country. | For medical professionals and women. Strict western focus. Vast array of medical information. Relies on North American Menopause Society (www.menopause.org) for much menopause content. Lots of sponsors. |
| power-surge.com | Extensive | Famous women's health professionals and experts on frequent live web chats, Menopause Survival Tips | Don’t let the design fool you. Most comprehensive site with wealth of information on all aspects of menopause with an integrated approach. Highly acclaimed and professional, "Warm, caring community for women in menopause" |
| webmd.com | Extensive | Pose questions to large array of renowned health specialists through live chats. Interactive section on topics from "shelf life of household staples" to finding a doctor, ovulation and heart health. | Amazing breadth of health information. Very professional and succinct. Western focus but touches upon herbs and lifestyle issues. Menopause info under "Women's diseases and conditions". Lots of ads & sponsors. |
| geocities.com | Extensive / Outdated | Historical perspectives/viewpoints on menopause dating back to the early 1800s. Large archive of women's stories about their menopause experience. Content from a multitude of sources: periodicals, studies, individual consumers, professionals, & more. | Site became static in 12/02. Provides solid, noncommercial info: how to interpret medical studies; combats hype of media about healthcare products/drugs; partners with Yahoo Geocities, message board style throughout site. |
| menopauserx.com | Moderate / Extensive | In-depth information about prescription medication, herbal and vitamin treatments, as well as health concerns beyond menopause. Free Menopause Survival Kit: samples of Remifemin, Alluna, OsCal, Luna Bar; brochure on an estrogen patch. | Comprehensive site covering everything from assessment of symptoms & treatment to overall wellness. Presents traditional & alternative therapies. Professional and thorough. |
| oprah.com | Moderate / Extensive | Many multimedia content pieces, experts and influential women sharing their perspective/experience about menopause (e.g., Dr. Northrup, Cybil Shepard, & more) | Wealth of information about many women's issues and otherwise. Very different format for presenting information. Great menopause content but buried under Past Shows - "Are you menopausal and don't know it?", "The Big M", and other sections. Best to do a site search for menopause. |
| healthywomen.org | Moderate | List of questions to ask your healthcare provider regarding treating menopause, Online Menopause Awareness Kit - an information and resource guide. | Well organized, credible, general information. Site put together by National Women's Health Resource Center. Their goal is to get objective information into the hands of women to help them make informed decisions & embrace a healthy lifestyle. Integrated approach. |
| menopause.org | Moderate | Referral listing for healthcare professionals, clinics and discussion groups across the country. Large archive of research news with expert commentary. | Website of North American Menopause Society, a nonprofit. Strong traditional medicine approach with major focus on supporting healthcare professionals, even though info for consumers is excellent. |
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metamorphosis | Moderate | 6 step approach to conquering various symptoms and problems associated with menopause | Strong metaphysical/altenative/spiritual foundation. Based on Susun Weed's book, Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way - Your body knows more about menopause than your doctor does. Valuable content but navigation is challenging. |
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online | Moderate | Extensive bulletin board, "Ask Dr. O'Reilly" - allows you to pose questions to a highly experienced gynecologist online. | Basic info on most common symptoms. Traditional therapy & nutritional supplements for treating specific symptoms. Lots of advertising |
| 4woman.gov | Basic / Moderate | Very current event and news focused. Good resource for the latest information regarding women's health issues in legislature, government research, & more. Associated with US Dept. of Health & Human Services/Office of Women's Health. | Associated with US Dept. of Health & Human Services, Office of Women's Health. Large community-based project aimed at educating women and getting their input on health needs, gaps in system, & more. Very basic health information. |
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canada | Basic | Detailed description of various forms of HRT and its side effects | Building awareness and educating the public in order to advance healthcare in Canada. Thorough descriptions of menopause basics. Brief descriptions of traditional and supplement options. Part of LifeMD.com, online health info for Canadians. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies: Pharmacia/Upjohn, Novogan, Berlex, Novogen, & more. |
| od.nih.gov | Basic | Free International Position Paper on Women's Health and Menopause: A Comprehensive Approach (a 300 page printable online book) | The Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH), NIH, providing scientific information on menopausal hormone therapy (and numerous other women's health issues), including updating information from the Scientific Workshop: Menopausal Hormone Therapy held October 23-24, 2002 which reviewed the results from the discontinued arm of the Women's Health Initiative clinical trial. |
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ourselves | Basic | Extensive online resource listing for women and healthcare issues, and specific illnesses. | Political advocacy organization with one book: Our Bodies, Ourselves |
| susanlovemd | Basic | Archives of columns by breast cancer patients; site complies with HON (Health on the Net Foundation) code of internet conduct | Great breast cancer resource. Well written and Dr. Love is a very credible source. Dr. Susan Love's Menpause & Hormone Book is one of the best. |
