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    Support Resources

    Looking for extra support? We’ve rounded up some of the top charities, organizations, and individuals in the world of female health.

    Endometriosis Support

    World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF)

    A global charity which facilitates research into endometriosis to improve knowledge and treatment(s). 

    endometriosisfoundation.org

    Endometriosis UK

    UK charity for all those affected by endometriosis, determined to ensure that everyone gets prompt diagnosis and the best treatment and support.

    endometriosis-uk.org

    The Endometriosis Foundation

    A not-for-profit dedicated to raising awareness, providing trusted and transparent information, education, and support. 

    theendometriosisfoundation.org

    Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound)

    An organization striving to increase disease recognition, provide advocacy, facilitate expert surgical training, and fund endometriosis research.

    endofound.org

    The Endometriosis Association

    A USA-based self-help organization of women and families with endo, doctors, scientists, and others interested in exchanging information about the endometriosis disease. 

    endometriosisassn.org

    Mr. Martin Hirsch at Oxford Gynaecology

    Consultant gynaecologist and endometriosis specialist, Mr. Martin Hirsch, BM MD PGDip MRCOG works at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, and The Manor Hospital, Oxford, in the UK. 

    oxfordgynaecology.com/mr-martin-hirsch 

    PCOS Support

    Verity

    A UK-based charity dedicated to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) support, awareness, and research. 

    verity-pcos.org.uk

    PCOS Relief

    A a charitable organisation established to provide support and advice to those who have been diagnosed with any of the four types of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

    pcosrelief.org

    PCOS Awareness Association (PCOSAA)

    Support from fellow women who are going through the challenges of living with PCOS.

    pcosaa.org

    PCOS Challenge

    Serving 55,000 members, PCOS Challenge is thought to be the largest PCOS support and advocacy organization globally.

    pcoschallenge.com

    Infertility Support

    Fertility Network UK

    An organization providing free and impartial support, advice, information and understanding for anyone affected by fertility issues.

    fertilitynetworkuk.org

    The Fertility Foundation

    A UK charity which helps those who need financial assistance and emotional support with their fertility journey.

    fertilityfoundation.org

    More to Life 

    A UK charity that provides online and face-to-face groups for women and couples moving on after infertility treatment.

    infertilitynetworkuk.com/more_to_life 

    Gateway Women

    A support community for women who are childless not by choice, helping them to love the lifestyle they didn’t choose.

    gateway-women.com

    RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

    A USA organization dedicated to ensuring people challenged in their fertility journey reach resolution through knowledge, community, advocacy, and inspiration.

    resolve.org

    After the Storm

    Trauma-informed counselor Sarah Lawrence utilizes her own lived experience to support others who are childless not through choice. 

    sarahlawrenceonline.com 

    Miscarriage & Baby Loss Support

    Tommys

    A charity funding research into stillbirth, premature birth, and miscarriage, and providing pregnancy health information.

    tommys.org

    Abigail’s Footsteps

    A baby loss charity which aims to improve the care given around stillbirth and neonatal bereavement. Provides support to families who have suffered a bereavement.

    abigailsfootsteps.co.uk

    PETALS

    The baby loss counseling charity. 

    petalscharity.org

    SANDS

    The stillbirth and neonatal death charity, supporting anyone affected by the death of a baby.

    sands.org.uk

    The Pink Elephants Support Network (Australia)

    Within an elephant community if a mother elephant loses her baby, the other elephants use their trunks to form a circle of support around her. Pink Elephants provides the latest resources, information, and peer-support for anyone impacted by early pregnancy loss (before 12 weeks). 

    pinkelephants.org.au

    Child Funeral Charity

    CFC assists families financially in England and Wales who must arrange a funeral for a baby or child aged 16 or under. 

    childfuneralcharity.org.uk 

    Child Bereavement UK (CBUK)

    Supports families and educates professionals when a baby or child of any age dies or is dying, and when a child is facing bereavement.

    childbereavementuk.org

    The Compassionate Friends (TCF)

    A help and support line that is always answered by a parent who has been previously bereft. 

    tcf.org.uk

    The Lullaby Trust

    A charity that offers emotional support for bereaved families, as well as raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and providing expert advice on safer sleep for babies. 

    lullabytrust.org.uk

    The Miscarriage Association

    A charity offering support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, raising awareness and promoting good practice in medical care.

    miscarriageassociation.org.uk

    Fertility Treatment & Clinics

    USA

    The Fertility Concierge

    A nationwide U.S. service that sends registered nurses to patients’ homes to administer fertility injections for IVF, IUI, and egg freezing, according to their clinic’s instructions and schedule. 

    thefertilityconcierge.com 

    UK

    Plan Your Baby

    A telehealth clinic offering non-invasive fertility solutions as well as IVF and egg freezing. Plan Your Baby offers comprehensive support to help patients achieve their dream of parenthood.

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    Spain

    UR Vistahermosa

    UR Vistahermosa offer some of the most advanced assisted reproduction treatments in Spain: IVF, egg donation, ROPA method, and artificial insemination (IUI). With extensive experience, an expert team, state-of-the-art technology and guarantee/refund programmes.

    https://urvistahermosainternational.com

    Perimenopause & Menopause Support

    The Menopause Charity

    A charity increasing awareness of perimenopause and menopause, helping people understand the changes happening to them and know what to do next.

    themenopausecharity.org

    Menopause Support UK

    A nonprofit community interest company and the home of the #MakeMenopauseMatter campaign, both founded by Diane Danzebrink.

    menopausesupport.co.uk

    National Menopause Foundation

    A place for women to gain knowledge, be inspired, connect with others, and feel prepared for the changes that come with perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.

    nationalmenopausefoundation.org

    Pause Live

    Get your sparkle back with the UK’s largest menopause event. Each year, this live show offers a day filled with learning, laughter, celebrity guests, industry exhibitors, top tips, and much more. 

    pauselive.com

    Let’s Talk Menopause!

    A US-based nonprofit invested in changing the conversation around menopause so women get the information they need and the healthcare they deserve.

    letstalkmenopause.org

    The Daisy Network 

    A UK charity that supports women who have experienced premature menopause or premature ovarian failure.

    daisynetwork.org.uk  

    The Lotus Network 

    A blog and support forum set up by Nia Fisher to support those experiencing premature menopause. 

    thelotusnetwork.org

    Adenomyosis Support

    Adenomyosis Advice Association

    Advice, support, and information for anyone with adenomyosis. 

    adenomyosisadviceassociation.org 

    Adenomyosis Australia

    Giving women with adenomyosis a voice as well as a helping hand so they may combat this condition and receive assistance along the way.

    adenomyosis.org.au

    Surrogacy Support

    My Surrogacy Journey

    My Surrogacy Journey (MSJ) is a UK not for profit surrogacy organisation, developed following it founders’, Michael and Wes, own surrogacy experience. MSJ supports intended parents from all destinations, not just in the UK, and is well known for its pathway in Mexico City.

    mysurrogacyjourney.com

    Surrogacy UK

    Formed by a group of experienced surrogates on a mission is to create, complete, and support families through ethical surrogacy.

    surrogacyuk.org

    Give Hope, A Surrogacy Foundation

    A USA nonprofit that supports advocacy, education, and resources for surrogacy, making it possible for more families to grow.

    givehopesurrogacy.org

    PMDD & Menstrual Pain Support

    National Association for Premenstrual Syndromes (NAPS)

    Run by volunteers, many of whom are severe PMS sufferers themselves and health professionals, who assist in helping people manage their PMS successfully.

    pms.org.uk

    Bloody Good Period

    Bloody good period fights for menstrual equity and the rights of all women and people who bleed.

    bloodygoodperiod.com

    Lisa Jara – Menstrual Health Activist 

    Lisa is a Certified Soul-based Coach who specializes in menstrual health. She supports menstruating folks to address the deep causes of their challenges in a natural way.

    lisa-jara.com

    Vaginismus & Vulva Pain Support

    Vaginismus Awareness

    A sex-positive approach to advice and support for all things vaginismus.

    vaginismusawareness.com

    The Vaginismus Network

    A community of vaginismus sufferers, helping to make connections between people who live near one another or who are in similar situations.

    thevaginismusnetwork.com

    The Vulval Pain Society

    Resources, practical advice and information for people living with vulval pain, families, healthcare providers, and the wider public

    vulvalpainsociety.org

    National Vulvodynia Association (NVA)

    A nonprofit USA-based organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for women with chronic vulvar pain.

    nva.org

    Fibroids Support

    Fibroid Foundation

    On a mission to eradicate uterine fibroids by amplifying and advocating for the unique voices of those affected, from menarche through menopause.

    fibroidfoundation.org

    Fibroid Fighters

    A USA-based public welfare organization created to advance the cause of women’s health and the safe and effective treatment of uterine fibroids.

    fibroidfighters.org 

    British Fibroid Trust

    A UK voluntary patient support group run by volunteers, providing balanced information, independent of health care providers’ interests

    britishfibroidtrust.org.uk

    Gynecological Cancers & Breast Cancer Support

    The Eve Appeal

    A UK charity funding research and raising awareness into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval, and vaginal.

    eveappeal.org.uk

    The Foundation for Women’s Cancer (FWC)

    A USA nonprofit dedicated to increasing public awareness of gynecologic cancer risk, prevention, early detection, and optimal treatment.

    foundationforwomenscancer.org

    International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)

    Aiming to enhance the care of those affected by gynecologic cancers worldwide through education, training, and public awareness. 

    igcs.org

    GRACE Charity

    Founded to answer questions that affect women’s likelihood of surviving their cancer – but also looking at how to improve quality of life beyond a diagnosis.

    grace-charity.org.uk

    Go Girls

    Aiming to ensure all women with gynaecological cancers receive the support they deserve on what is often a lonely and difficult journey. 

    gogirlssupport.org 

    Breast Cancer NOW

    Dedicated to giving support for today and hope for the future for everyone affected by breast cancer. Made up of researchers, nurses, expert staff, volunteers, and campaigners. 

    breastcancernow.org

    Breast Cancer UK

    Dedicated to the prevention of breast cancer by tackling the environmental and lifestyle causes of the disease. 

    breastcanceruk.org.uk

    American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF)

    On a mission to provide education, access, and financial assistance to aid in the early detection, treatment, and survival of breast cancer for underserved and uninsured individuals.

    abcf.org

    Breast Friends

    A unique community resource for women, their families,and friends; striving to minimize the fear and isolation of cancer. 

    breastfriends.org

    Coppafeel

    A charity working to ensure breast cancers in young people are identified early and accurately.

    coppafeel.org

    Know Your Lemons

    A global charity that educates on breast health in a refreshing light.

    knowyourlemons.org

    Pelvic Health & Bladder Health Support

    Pelvic Pain Support Network

    A registered charity providing support, information, and advocacy for those with pelvic pain.

    pelvicpain.org.uk

    The Pelvic Floor Society

    A UK-based organisation for healthcare professionals specialising in pelvic floor pathologies in the UK and Ireland, and also for patients to seek relevant information and support.

    thepelvicfloorsociety.co.uk

    Urology Care Foundation

    Supporting and improving urological care by funding research, developing patient education, and pursuing philanthropic support, worldwide.

    urologyhealth.org

    Bladder Health UK

    Offering support, help, and information to assist those with bladder conditions to live positively.

    bladderhealthuk.org

    Sexual Health & Family Planning Support

    Support and Advice on Sexual Health (SASH)

    Providing free, non-judgemental, and confidential support to improve people’s sexual health, relationships, and mental health.

    www.sashlondon.org

    The American Sexual Health Association (ASHA)

    A nonprofit dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their harmful consequences to individuals, families, and communities.

    ashasexualhealth.org

    The Family Planning Association (FPA)

    On a mission to be the provider of gold standard, accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information on relationships, sex education, and reproductive health.

    fpa.org.uk

    Planned Parenthood

    USA-based provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as sex education.

    plannedparenthood.org

    MSI United States

    A nonprofit offering individuals and organizations in the US the opportunity to help vulnerable women and girls control their own futures through access to contraception and safe abortion.

    msiunitedstates.org

    The Center for Reproductive Rights 

    A global human rights organization ensuring reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights for the dignity, equality, health, and wellbeing of every person.

    reproductiverights.org

    Almaz Ohene – Sex Educator

    Almaz writes and speaks on sexuality and pleasure for a range of outlets. She founded ‘Kayleigh Daniels Dated’, a web platform combining raunchy stories with sexual health features, and produces the ‘She Dares To Say’ newsletter. Almaz also hosts group workshops, virtually and in-person, for those looking to develop their sexual expression. 

    almazohene.com

    Nutrition, Diet & Fitness Support

    Selina Prager Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

    Selina is a registered nutritionist, lifestyle medicine practitioner, health coach and gourmet. She specialises in helping clients achieve optimum health by combining evidence-based nutrition with a passion for good food.

    selinaprager.com

    The Inspired Body

    An online community and classes for women looking to keep moving and boost their fitness. Founder Tracy “Tess” Pattision is a trained dancer turned Pilates and yoga instructor, with a focus on core and pelvic floor health. 

    theinspiredbody.wixsite.com

    Fitness Fertility

    A supportive personal training company specializing in fertility. Geared towards those who are preparing for IVF, need to lose weight, or are trying to conceive naturally. Founded by personal trainer and PCOS-cyster, Maria McMaster. 

    fitnessfertility.com

    British Nutrition Foundation

    A public-facing charity which exists to give people, educators, and organisations access to reliable information on nutrition.

    nutrition.org.uk

    Think Through Nutrition (TTN)

    The UK’s voice on the link between nutrition, brain health, and behaviour. Addressing the rising mental health and behavioural issues linked to poor diets.

    thinkthroughnutrition.org

    World Food Program USA (WFP)

    WFP’s nutrition programs are a lifeline for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers living on the frontlines of hunger crises. 

    wfpusa.org

    Active Women and Girls Foundation (AWGF)

    AWGF exists to promote, fund, and deliver women/girl only sports, exercise, and other physical activities to enable females of all ages to gain access to the benefits of an active lifestyle.

    activewomenandgirls.org.uk

     

    Postnatal Support

    Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI)

    An organisation for women suffering from any type of postnatal illness. 

    apni.org

    Action on Postpartum Psychosis

    A charity for women and families affected by Postpartum Psychosis (PP). It offers a moderated forum and one-to-one messaging. 

    app-network.org

    The Birth Trauma Association

    A charity that supports women who have had a traumatic birth experience or are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after birth. 

    birthtraumaassociation.org

    Maternal Mental Health Alliance

    A coalition of national professional and patient organisations committed to improving perinatal mental health. 

    maternalmentalhealthalliance.org

    PND and Me

    An blog set up by a woman with personal experience of postnatal depression. 

    pndandme.co.uk

    Unfold Your Wings

    Supporting people affected by birth trauma and PTSD. 

    unfoldyourwings.co.uk 

    National Breastfeeding Helpline

    A helpline offering non-judgemental, evidence based, friendly breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it. 

    nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk

    NCT

    A charity for new parents providing information and support for the first 1,000 days as a parent, through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. 

    nct.org.uk

    Cry-sis

    Support for parents with crying and sleepless babies.

    cry-sis.org.uk

    Parenting Support

    Best Beginnings

    A charity aiming to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence to look after their own health and their children’s long term development and wellbeing.  

    bestbeginnings.org.uk

    The 1001 Critical Days

    A campaigning organization that highlights the importance of intervening early in the 1001 critical days between conception to 2 years to enhance the outcomes for children.

    1001criticaldays.co.uk

    Bliss

    A charity that aims to give every baby born premature or sick the best chance of survival and quality of life, and supports parents and health professionals. 

    bliss.org.uk

    Gingerbread

    A charity supporting single parent families. 

    gingerbread.org.uk

    Home-Start

    A charity with local branches across the UK whose volunteers offer support and practical help to families with young children who are facing challenges around mental and physical health, isolation, disability, postnatal depression, money problems, and more. 

    home-start.org.uk

    Exceptional Needs Today

    Working to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusiveness for ALL people through a magazine and blog for those parenting children with exceptional needs. 

    exceptionalneedstoday.com

    Twinline / Tamba

    Twinline is Tamba’s listening service for parents of twins, triplets and more. All the calls are answered by volunteers who have multiples themselves. 

    tamba.org.uk/support/twinline

    Fostering & Adoption Support

    Adoption UK

    Connecting people across the adoption community, supporting adopters and adoptees, and working with them to influence the decisions that affect their lives.

    adoptionuk.org

    The Fostering Network 

    UK fostering charity, bringing together everyone who is involved in the lives of children and young people who are fostered to make foster care the best it can be.

    thefosteringnetwork.org.uk

    Helpusadopt.org

    A USA financial grant program that helps couples/individuals (regardless of ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation) with the cost of their adoptions

    helpusadopt.org

    National Council For Adoption

    A voice for adoption in the USA, providing trusted expertise and resources for everyone connected to adoption.

    adoptioncouncil.org

    National Adoption Foundation (USA)

    Founded by adoptive parents, this USA-based foundation provides funds and a loan program people can use in any way they wish to help them with their adoption-related needs.

    fundyouradoption.org

    Foster America

    Innovating to support families at the moments that drive child welfare system involvement under the current US system.

    foster-america.org

    Support for the Neurodivergent Community

    National Autistic Society  

    A UK charity offering information about autism spectrum disorder and a range of support.

    autism.org.uk 

    Autism Society

    A USA organization that connects people on the spectrum to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming.

    autismsociety.org

    ADHD Foundation

    A UK neurodiversity charity, offering a strength-based, lifespan service for people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, DCD, dyscalculia, OCD, Tourette’s syndrome and more.

    adhdfoundation.org.uk

    Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

    A USA nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD through empowerment and support.

    chadd.org

    Purple Ella

    An autism advocate who discusses what it is like to be autistic and pregnant.

    purpleella.com

    Maternity Autism Research Group (MARG)

    Bringing researchers and midwives together to improve maternity care for autistic people. 

    maternityautismresearchgroup.co.uk

    Exceptional Needs Today

    Working to promote awareness, acceptance, and inclusiveness for ALL people through a magazine and blog for those parenting children with exceptional needs. 

    exceptionalneedstoday.com

    LGBTQI+ Support

    National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR)

    NCLR works to ensure that LGBTQ parents and their children are recognized as families under the law regardless of their conception method. 

    nclrights.org

    Stonewall

    A team of people fighting for the freedom, equity, and potential of LGBTQ+ people everywhere.

    stonewall.org.uk

    MindOut

    Working to improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities and to make mental health a community concern.

    mindout.org.uk 

    LGBT Foundation

    An charity providing services and activities that give a lifeline to those in need, offering hope and support on people’s journeys towards achieving their aspirations.

    lgbt.foundation

    LGBT HERO

    A health and wellbeing charity supporting LGBTQ+ people through providing information, advice, and various types of support on a range of topics.

    lgbthero.org.uk

    General Mental Health & Financial Support

    Samaritans 

    A free, confidential listening service for anyone struggling to cope and needing emotional support. 

    samaritans.org.uk

    MIND

    A mental health charity which offers information, advice, and support around mental health issues and treatment choices. 

    mind.org.uk

    Lewina K. Hypnosis

    Lewina K. Aldred is a Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist who specializes in helping women through reproductive health challenges, sexual health difficulties, fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum.

    lewinakhypnosis.com

    Mental Health & Money Advice

    Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.

    mentalhealthandmoneyadvice.org

    Support for Men

    Testhim

    A community on a mission to create positive change in the world of male fertility by providing guidance, education, tests, and ongoing support for men. 

    testhim.com

    HIMFertility

    A campaign set up by comedian, Rhod Gilbert, to encourage men to talk about fertility problems and signpost them and their partners to support.

    himfertility.com

    Miscarriage for Men

    A platform for men to release their emotions around the partner’s miscarriage and see stories from men in a similar scenario as them.

    miscarriageformen.com

    Dr. Andrew Mayers

    An academic psychologist specialising in mental health, particularly perinatal mental health for fathers. 

    andrewmayers.info/fathers-mental-health

    Dads Matter UK

    Support and information for dads who are suffering from depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 

    dadsmatteruk.org.uk

    The Fatherhood Institute

    The UK’s fatherhood think-and-do tank. 

    fatherhoodinstitute.org

    PANDAS Foundation

    Amongst other support, this foundation offers closed Facebook groups for dads.

    pandasfoundation.org.uk  

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