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Military Stress Impacts the Mental Health of Military Spouses. Here’s How They Cope.
Many military partners experience mental health challenges from the stress of military life
Make Your Health a Priority While Your Military Partner Is Away
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Reducing Pelvic Pain in Servicewomen
Women in the military are much more likely to experience pelvic pain than other women. Watch this video for some...
Ready, Healthy & Able
The number of active-duty women in the military has grown exponentially in recent years and is expected to continue to increase.
Did you know?
- 17% of all active duty service members are women
- The number of active duty servicewomen is expected to increase by 18,000 women per year over the next decade
- Women are 28% more likely to leave the military than their male counterparts
But despite this increase in servicewomen, the military’s healthcare services are struggling to evolve and accommodate their unique needs. HealthyWomen’s Ready, Healthy & Able program aims to help address that problem and keep servicewomen healthy and fit for duty.
Health Topics
Learn how to address the unique health challenges facing women in the military
Reproductive Health
Everything about reproductive health — preventive health, fertility, sexual well-being, hygiene and more
Urological Health
From yeast infections to UTIs — learn how to identify and treat common urological issues
Mental Health
Learn how to care for your mental health, which is just as important as your physical health
General Health
Find tips to navigate the military health system and make your health a top priority
Gastrointestinal (GI)
More than just digestion, learn how your GI system affects your overall health.
Real Women, Real Stories
Read personal stories about the health journeys of servicewomen like you
My Doctor Dismissed My Colon Cancer Red Flags as Normal Pregnancy Symptoms
I had to go septic before doctors paid attention
At My Army Aviation Battalion in Germany, My Health and Safety Were Under Constant Threat … from My Own Squad
I was sexually assaulted and harassed in the Army. Then, the ovarian health problems began. I’m still paying with my mental and physical health.
I Joined the Army to Serve My Country, but Becoming a Mom Ruined My Military Career
Postpartum depression and a lack of breastfeeding support drove me out of the Army
I Live with Lynch Syndrome, a Condition That Has Made Me a 3-Time Cancer Survivor
I’m dedicated to spreading awareness about Lynch syndrome and encourage others to get genetically tested for it
En Español
El estrés de la vida militar afecta la salud mental de los cónyuges de los miembros de las fuerzas armadas. Aquí encontrarás como ellos lidian con eso.
Muchas parejas de miembros de las fuerzas armadas experimentan desafíos relacionados con la salud mental debido al estrés de la vida militar
Haz que tu salud sea una prioridad cuando tu pareja que trabaja en las fuerzas armadas esté lejos
Revisa estos consejos para mantener saludables tu cuerpo y mente mientras manejas la carga adicional en tu hogar
Cómo cuidar tu salud mental si tienes cáncer de colon
Muchos sobrevivientes de cáncer colorrectal enfrentan dificultades de la salud mental, pero la enfermedad no tiene que definirte
