Reproductive Health
Learn more about reproductive health issues like pelvic pain and endometriosis, types of contraception, and other need-to-know information
Everything you need to know about contraceptive options, side effects and uses is right here
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Are these period cramps, or something else? Learn how to determine if your pelvic pain is cause for concern — and how to get help if it is
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Dive into some of our recent articles about reproductive health and learn more about how to work with your healthcare provider to get a diagnosis and get treatment for issues you may be experiencing
Reproductive Health 101
The basics about your reproductive system

Qué hacer y qué no hacer en lo que se refiere a la higiene femenina
Consejos para que mantengas una buena higiene en el ejército

Is It an Infection, an STI or Something Else?
Use our quick reference guide to identify common vaginal conditions

What You Need to Know About Infertility
Servicewomen and service members with female biology can face unique challenges when treating infertility
Contraception
Everything you need to know about contraceptive options side effects, and uses is right here

How Much Do You Know About Contraception?
Take our quiz to learn more about your birth control options

¿Qué tanto sabes sobre anticonceptivos?
Contesta nuestro cuestionario para obtener más información sobre tus opciones anticonceptivas

Choosing Birth Control When You’re in the Military
Women in the military deal with unique circumstances that may affect their choice of birth control. Here are some things to consider.

One of My Hardest Missions in Afghanistan Was Getting Birth Control
The root of the problem? A lack of care for women’s health issues.
Pelvic Pain
Are these period cramps, or something else? Learn how to determine if your pelvic pain is cause for concern — and how to get help if it is

Ask the Expert- Ready, Healthy & Able: Pelvic Pain and Trauma
Shea O’Neill, M.D. an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist discusses how trauma affects pain.

Ask the Expert – Ready, Healthy & Able: Understanding Pelvic Pain
Shea O’Neill, M.D. an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist, answers questions about pelvic pain.

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Pelvic Pain
Learn what your pelvic pain may be trying to tell you

Información resumida: Lo que debes saber sobre el dolor pélvico
Obtén más información sobre lo que tu dolor pélvico podría indicar
Real Women, Real Stories
Reproductive health is often a private and difficult subject to talk about — read about the reproductive healthcare experiences of other servicewomen

It’s Your Period Again? Really?
When endometriosis makes your periods unbearable, navigating a male-dominated career means crossing a minefield of dismissal and disbelief

¿Es tu periodo menstrual otra vez? ¿En serio?
Cuando la endometriosis hace que tus períodos menstruales sean insoportables, atravesar una carrera dominada por los hombres implica cruzar un campo minado de condescendencia e incredulidad.

One of My Hardest Missions in Afghanistan Was Getting Birth Control
The root of the problem? A lack of care for women’s health issues.

Una de mis misiones más difíciles en Afganistán era obtener anticonceptivos
¿La raíz del problema? Una falta de atención para los problemas médicos de las mujeres.

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