Women's contested integration into the U.S. military and the persistent inequities that affect their health and well-being

Abstract: This paper surveys the progressive integration of women into the military and women's compensation and benefits during and after their service. The study traces the …

Results of a multistep approach to setting research priorities to improve women Veterans' health: Updated VA women's health research agenda

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Women veterans are the fastest-growing population of new users within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care delivery system. Building on the …

Mental health disorders associated with mammography receipt among women Veterans

Abstract: Background: Women experiencing mental health disorders (MHD) have shown lower preventive mammography screening rates. Studies in veterans have shown inconsistent results …

Knowing is half the battle: Veteran status and cardiovascular disease risk among women

Abstract:There are now 2.1 million women veterans living in the United States, and they are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) than women who have never served in …

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. …

Female Veterans with military sexual trauma history and posttraumatic stress disorder display impaired fear extinction learning

Abstract: Two decades of conditioned fear studies reveal impaired extinction in traumatized military and civilian populations with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We aimed to …

A qualitative assessment of pelvic floor physical therapy experiences for women Veterans in VHA care

Abstract: Background: Nearly 25% of women experience pelvic floor disorders, for which pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) is a first-line treatment. Within the Veterans Health …

Counseling and other factors associated with contraceptive use among active duty US military servicewomen

Abstract: Objectives Contraceptive prescriptions among U.S. service women rose to 68.7% between 2008 and 2013, which was higher than that seen nationally among women between 2017 …

A supplemental women's health questionnaire for women Veterans with military environmental exposures: Project development and implementation

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The number of women in the armed forces has steadily increased across all branches, even as the overall size of the military remains stable. The population of …

Addressing the menopause health needs of military service members: A call to action

Abstract: The menopause transition represents a significant life phase for people assigned female at birth marked by various physical and psychological changes. For military …

You want people to listen to you': Patient experiences of women's healthcare within the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Objective: To identify constructs that are critical in shaping Veterans' experiences with Veterans Health Administration (VA) women's healthcare, including any which have …