• Author: Jennifer A. Thornton
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Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in United States military active-duty service members

Abstract:Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic medical condition characterized by ovulatory dysfunction, hyperandrogenism, and/or polycystic ovary morphology. …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018 to 2022

Abstract: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, a large, diverse …

Incidence and prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome in adolescent and young adult US military dependents from 2018-2022

Abstract: Study Objective: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder among people who menstruate. Adolescent and young adult (AYA) military dependents, …

Factors associated with contraception use among active duty service members at a large military base

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Active duty service members (ADSMs) experience higher rates of unintended pregnancy compared to the general population. While the military has introduced …

Time to gender-affirming hormone therapy among US military-affiliated adolescents and young adults

Abstract: Importance: Use of exogenous sex steroid hormones, when indicated, may improve outcomes in adolescents and young adults with gender incongruence. Little is known about …

Incidence and prevalence of eating disorders among U.S. military service members, 2016-2021

Abstract: Objective: Despite unique experiences that may increase eating disorder risk, U.S. military service members are an understudied population. The current study examined …

Variation in time-to-gender-affirming hormone therapy in the U.S. active duty Service Members

Abstract: Background: Beginning in July 2016, transgender service members in the US military were allowed to receive gender-affirming medical care, if so desired. Objective: This …

Health care utilization during the first 5½ years of authorized service by transgender U.S. Service members (2016-2021)

Abstract: Purpose: This study examined the utilization of gender-affirming health care by active-duty service members during the initial 5½ years that transgender and …

Incidence and prevalence of eating disorders among active duty US military‐dependent youth from 2016 to 2021

Abstract: Objective: The offspring of US military service members may be at increased risk for eating disorders. However, no epidemiological studies to date have evaluated eating …

Survival of U.S. military service members with lymphoma

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Cancer is a prominent cause of mortality in today's active duty service members (ADSMs), killing over 700 ADSMs between 2004 and 2015. Hence, more research …