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title: Types of Cardiologists
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Types of Cardiologists

This article describes the different types of cardiologists and what roles they have in your care.

> Most of us know that our cardiologist is the one that helps us with our heart issues. But what you may not know is there are a lot of different types of cardiologists, and you will see the one based on what is needed for you.

[Read the full article ](https://heart-failure.net/living/cardiologist-types)

SOURCE: Heart-Failure.net • AUTHOR: Christopher Gehrke • LAST UPDATED: April 1, 2021

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JF recalls the research she did to find a perimenopause specialist in her area who would accept her insurance.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-finding-a-perimenopause-specialist)

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## Advising Anyone Who Feels Unheard by Medical Professionals

EH provides advice on advocating for ourselves when we feel dismissed by doctors. In addition to speaking up, there are networks of support that we can access.

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EH provides advice on advocating for ourselves when we feel dismissed by doctors. In addition to speaking up, there are networks of support that we can access.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/stories-conversations/my-story-advising-anyone-who-feels-unheard-by-medical-professionals)

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## Black Birthing Bill of Rights

The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for self-advocacy and for prompting policymakers and institutions to better support Black pregnant people.

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The Black Birthing Bill of Rights is a resource for self-advocacy and for prompting policymakers and institutions to better support Black pregnant people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/black-birthing-bill-of-rights)

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## Choices in Childbirth

A collection of videos, articles, and downloadable worksheets to help pregnant people make pregnancy, birthing, and post-birth choices that are right for them.

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A collection of videos, articles, and downloadable worksheets to help pregnant people make pregnancy, birthing, and post-birth choices that are right for them.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/choices-in-childbirth)