Female service members deserve an individualized approach to hormonal contraception counseling

Abstract: We appreciate the participation of the authors1 in the much-needed discussion about hormonal contraception (HC) and medical readiness in military service members (SMs) in …

Weight change in a national cohort of U.S. military veterans engaged in medication treatment for opioid use disorder

Abstract: Medication treatments for opioid use disorder (MOUD) save lives and improve outcomes for countless individuals. However, data suggest the potential for significant weight …

Weight changes in young Service members after lower limb amputation: Insights from group-based trajectory modeling

Abstract: Weight gain can contribute to osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, low back pain, and poor health-related quality of life. Weight trajectory patterns have been …

Pregnancy Weight Gain and Postpartum Weight Retention in Active Duty Military Women: Implications for Readiness

Abstract: Weight gain in pregnancy is expected; however, excessive gestational weight gain and postpartum weight retention (PPWR) can cause long-term changes to a patient's body …

Understanding women veterans’ experiences with and management of weight gain from medications for serious mental illness: A qualitative study.

Abstract: Objective: More women veterans than men use Veterans Health Administration (VHA) mental health services. Some psychiatric medications are associated with weight gain and …