International Groups
- International Confederation of Midwives
- International Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (FIGO)
- Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology|Japan Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (jsog.or.jp)
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School for Public Health
- Norwegian Society for Gynecology & Obstetrics (NOGA)
- Pan-American Health Organization
- Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)
- Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- The North American Menopause Society
- The Partnership for Mothers Newborn Child Health (PMNCH)
- The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
- World Health Organization
Fertility Societies
International
Alpha
Alpha is a non-profit organization which provides an international forum for scientists in reproductive medicine. Since the founding of Alpha in the summer of 1994, there has been slow but steady progress of clinical developments which spread IVF/ART to every corner of the globe. More recently there has been a dramatic explosion in biotechnology and molecular biology which now dominate its practice. The Alpha founders recognized that the establishment of clinical embryology with professional status and standards on an international basis had become imperative.
The Genetics and Public Policy Center
The Center works to help policy leaders, decision makers, and the public better understand the rapidly evolving field of human genetics and its application to healthcare.
International Embryo Transfer Society
The purpose of the IETS is to further the science of animal embryo transfer by promoting more effective research, disseminating scientific and educational information, fostering high standards of education, maintaining high standards of ethics, and cooperating with other organizations having similar objectives.
World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERFTM)
he World Endometriosis Research Foundation (WERF™) was founded in 2006 as the first global organization with an aim to foster research into endometriosis. WERF's mission is to improve the overall knowledge about endometriosis and its treatment. To do so, it provides a platform to attract sufficient funding from a variety of sources to: a) Facilitate and carry out well powered, international multi-centre trials b) Support specific research projects investigating disease mechanisms.
World Endometriosis Society (WES)
The World Endometriosis Society was founded in 1998 to promote the exchange of clinical experience, scientific thought, and investigation among gynaecologists, endocrinologists, scientists, biologists and other qualified individuals interested in advancing the field of endometriosis. Through its e-Journal and the World Congresses on Endometriosis the WES encourages and supports collaboration among national and international societies and individuals interested in endometriosis.
International Society for Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproductive Medicine (ISMAAR)
The International Society for Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction (ISMAAR) is a non-profit making organisation and a UK Charity. Set up to promote a more physiological, less drug-oriented, lower risk, less expensive and more patient friendly approach to assisted reproduction embracing not only natural cycle treatment but also mild stimulation protocols and in-vitro maturation of oocytes.
North America
American Society of Reproductive Medicine (A.S.R.M.)
The ASRM is an organization devoted to advancing knowledge and expertise in reproductive medicine and biology. Established in 1944, the Society has since achieved national and international recognition as the foremost organization promoting the study of reproduction and reproductive disorders. The ASRM is a voluntary non-profit organization. Members must demonstrate the high ethical principles of the medical profession, evince an interest in reproductive medicine and biology, and adhere to the objectives of the Society. The national administrative office is located in Birmingham, Alabama, with a government/public relations office in Washington, DC.
American Society of Andrology (ASA)
founded in 1975, fosters a multi-disciplinary approach to the study of male reproduction and promotes scientific interchange between basic scientists and clinicians in the fields of male reproduction, endocrinology, urology, anatomy, gynecology/obstetrics, animal science and reproductive technologies.
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society
The mission of the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society is to provide leadership in reproductive health for women and men through research, education and advocacy.
Pacific Coast Reproductive Society
Each year for the last 50 years the Society has presented increasingly sophisticated meetings highlighting cutting edge research in the study of what is known as Reproductive Medicine and Infertility. Today the Society is noted for the high quality of its Continuing Medical Education program and its uniquely small size and intimate atmosphere where participants exchange information and discuss issues with leading experts in human reproduction from around the world.
Europe
European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (E.B.C.O.G.)
EBCOG is the Board of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Section of the Union Européenne des Medécins Spécialistes (UEMS). EBCOG began in 1996 as a fusion between the European Board of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (EBGO) and the European College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ECOG). Based in Brussels, Belgium, EBCOG is an organisation made up of 25 countries. Our objective is to improve the health of women and their babies by promoting the highest possible standards of care in all European countries. We bring together high-level professionals from the obstetrics and gynecology field from all our member countries.
Polish Society of Reproductive Medicine
Polish Society of Reproductive Medicine is an association whose objective is the propagation and development of the principles of medical deontology, raising professional qualifications and scientific standing of the Society Members as well as the authority in the society of the professionals working in clinical embryology and assisted reproduction.
Middle East
Middle East Fertility Society (MEFS)
The Middle East Fertility Society is a professional interest society dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of the most current scientific and clinical advances in reproductive medicine. The society is an independent academic non-profit organization. English is the official language of the society. All publications and scientific communication are in English.
Asia
Japan Society for Reproductive Medicine
The objective of the Society is to publish research results, exchange of knowledge, provide information of basic and clinical research concerning reproduction of human beings and domesticated animals, for the development of academic studies and contribution to the welfare of human beings.
Japanese Society of Fertilization and Implantation (JSFI)
The purpose, Fertilization as well as to promote research on implantation, to contribute to the development of reproductive science, of humanity and contribute to happiness.
Other Resources
The primary goal of the European Biotechnology Network is to improve cooperation in the fields of biotechnology and the other life sciences, primarily between the 27 member states of the European Union, Switzerland and Norway. Biotech professionals from science and research, industry, academia, organisations or state agencies and authorities are invited to become involved in the network and make use of the services it provides.
was created Merck to serve as the definitive information web site for people with concerns about infertility.
This weekly international newsletter publishes the most timely scientific news in clinical and laboratory research relevant to reproductive medicine, infertility, reproductive endocrinology, contraception, urology, andrology, genetics, surgical remedies, and other fertility related topics.
IVF-Worldwide.com is the largest and most comprehensive in-vitro fertilization (IVF)-focused website for doctors, embryologists, nurses and social workers. IVF-Worldwide.com links doctors and specialists from universal IVF centers in order to encourage dialogue, discuss special treatments and medications, and advance research on IVF issues.
The Midwifery and Reproductive Health Forum community aims to promote the highest standards of practice and increase awareness of midwifery and reproductive health.
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The Global Library of Women's Medicine
The objective of this site is to support clinicians in their care of women. It is hoped that the information provided – which is designed to be up-to-date, expert and practical – will be a useful resource for all physicians and, in addition, that it may be of particular benefit where access to the latest textbooks and references is difficult.