The effects of military occupation on semen analysis

Abstract: Introduction: Infertility is becoming increasingly common, with a large contribution from male factor infertility. The majority of active-duty service members are men in …

Freeze my semen and I will join the war: The masculinization of the security-demography nexus

Abstract: This article explores and theorizes an aspect of war in the 2020s that has not previously been recognized in social science literature: The practice of soldiers freezing …

Infertility among active component service women, U.S. Armed Forces, 2019-2023

Abstract: This report presents the incidence and prevalence of diagnosed female infertility among active component U.S. service women. During 2019-2023, 8,154 active component …

A qualitative analysis of family building desires and barriers among LGBTQ+ military service members

Abstract: Objective: To explore family building desires and evaluate any barriers to seeking infertility care as reported by LGBTQ+ service members. Materials and methods: We …

Comparing family planning desires and barriers between gay and lesbian military service members

Abstract: Objective: To investigate family planning amongst military service members identifying as LGBTQ+. Materials and methods: We developed a survey using a modified Delphi …

A mixed-methods study to evaluate family planning desires and barriers to building families among gay, bisexual, and lesbian cisgender military service members

Abstract: Introduction: Barriers to seeking infertility care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, and asexual (LGBTIQA+) individuals are well …

The impact of the war in Ukraine on the reproductive health of female military personnel

Abstract: Objective: To explore the link between mental health, physical well‐being, and reproductive system pathology in females who suffered war‐related concussions. Methods: …

Infertility Services for Veterans Enrolled in Veterans Health Administration Care

Abstract: Infertility care is provided to Veterans through the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) medical benefits package and includes infertility evaluation and many …