Sexual and reproductive health

Sexual & reproductive health are important global health topics especially in countries with no counselling Are you interested in contributing to HLWIKI International – hlwiki.ca? contact: dean.giustini@ubc.ca To browse other articles on a range of HSL topics, see the A-Z index. Last Update 14 June 2013 Introduction See also Evaluating health information | Men's Health Pathfinders | Women's Health Pathfinders | Canadian consumer health information (CHI) portal Sexual and reproductive health is the integration of the somatic, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of sexual being, in ways that are positively enriching and that enhance personality, communication and love ...and thus the notion of sexual health implies a positive approach to human sexuality and the purpose of sexual health care should be the enhancement of life and personal relations and not merely counselling and care related to reproduction and sexually transmitted diseases. — International Planned Parenthood Key 4 stars denotes librarian-selected, high quality information. Starred sites are great places to begin your research. PubMed Health provides health information written at the college or university-level. MedlinePlus (U.S.) provides access to easy-to-read health information. An online or print publication intended to present Canadian health information for Canadians Pre-searching Reproductive health Wikipedia Lab Tests Online – Infertility Merck Manual – Infertility UpToDate – Men's health issues Key sites About Men Men's Health Initiative of BC Birthright helping women manage their reproductive health Canadian Federation for Sexual Health | Federation canadienne pour la sante sexuelle Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Cleveland Clinic Foundation Importance of Sexual Health Health Education, McGill University & Infotheque, McGill University Scarleteen SexEd for the Real World Sexual health- Topic Overview HealthLinkBC Sexual health National Library of Medicine (NLM) Sexual and reproductive health UNAIDS Sexual Health Women's Health Matters Sexual and reproductive health World Health Organization (WHO) Sexuality and U Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) Unsure About Your Pregnancy? A guide to making the right decision for you - pdf Women's health & gynecology HardinMD See also Answering health and medical reference questions CAPHIS | Top 100 Health Websites You Can Trust Consumer health information Evaluating health information Finding health information for British Columbians Multilingual resources for patients Patient education Top 100 Canadian Health Websites Top Ten (10) Canadian Health Websites 2010 Top Social Media Websites in Medicine - 2012 WikiPatient Disclaimer Disclaimer: The HLWIKI International Advisory makes consumer health information (CHI) available to all -- however, it is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice or as a substitute for consulting a doctor. While we strive to keep all content current and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability or suitability of information, products, services, or related graphics contained here or on any of the websites listed. Only qualified health providers can provide health care e.g., they will take your health history, examine you, and bring their expertise and experience to bear on evaluating you. Put simply, advice regarding your care should always include your physician and other health providers. Please ask your local health librarian for further assistance.