Menstrual health in servicewomen: The Menstrual Cycle, menstrual disturbances, and occupational consequences

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Most women serving in the military do so during their reproductive life and enter service at a young gynecological age. This review provides an overview of …

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 …

Behavioral and physiological responses of horses to ground-based adaptive horsemanship lessons for Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Abstract: Little literature exists on horses in adaptive horsemanship (AH) despite concerns about their well-being. The study objective was to evaluate behavioral and physiological …

Hormonal changes in veterans with Gulf War Illness

Abstract: Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a multi-system condition of complex etiology and pathophysiology without specific treatment. There is an overlap between the symptoms of GWI and …