Miscarriage Association
c/o Clayton Hospital
Northgate
Wakefield WF1 3JS
Tel: 01924 200799 helpline Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Provides support and information for women and their families/friends. A network of volunteer contacts and groups throughout the UK.
 ISSUE (The National Fertility Association)
114 Lichfield St
Walsall WS1 1SZ
Tel: (01922) 722888
Website: www.issue.co.uk
Support and information on all aspects of infertility.
The National Endometriosis Society
50 Westminster Palace Gardens
Artillery Row
London SW1P 1RR
Tel: 020 7222 2781 — Helpline 0808 808 2227 (freephone)
Website: www.endo.org.uk
National charity which started as a self help group in 1981. Funds research into endometriosis, raises awareness among medical professionals and the public, has a national helpline, publications and local groups.
Cancer BACUP
3 Bath Place
Rivington Street
London EC2 3JR
Helpline: 0808 800 1234 (freephone) or 020 7739 2280 (standard rate) Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
Website: www.cancerbacup.org.uk
Leading cancer information service. Provides information and support, including publications.
Acne Support Group
PO Box 9
Newquay
Cornwall TR9 6WG
Tel: 0870 870 2263
Website: www.m2w3.com/acne
Provides support and information about acne and roseacea and treatment options. Send a large 60p SAE for information.
Verity
Unit AS20.01
The Aberdeen Centre
22-24 Highbury Grove
London N5 2EA
Website: www.verity-pcos.org.uk
Self help support group for women affected by polycystic ovary syndrome. Send SAE for information.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association
Website: www.pcosupport.org
Website of the US support group. Contains useful information on diet and treatments, email support, discussion and news.
Books
PCOS: a woman's guide to dealing with polycystic ovary syndrome by Colette Harris with Dr Adam Carey (Thorsons, 2000)
Practical self help guide covering both conventional and complementary treatments. Includes accounts of women's experiences.
The IVF revolution: the definitive guide to assisted reproduction techniques by Professor Robert Winston (Vermilion, 1999)
Addresses both the practical and ethical issues of fertility.
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