Urological Health
Learn how to identify and treat issues related to your urinary tract, including sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, vaginal discharge and more
Is this an STI or something else? We’ll help you figure out if you’re having symptoms of an STI and why you need to take them seriously
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Check out our articles about urological health and learn more about how to work with your healthcare provider to get a diagnosis and treatment for issues you may be experiencing
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Is this an STI or something else? We’ll help you figure out if you’re having symptoms of an STI and why you need to take them seriously
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HPV Vaccination Is Cancer Prevention
HPV vaccines can prevent many cancers. Learn more about them.
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Common Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases
Learn about the symptoms, treatments and spread of STIs
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Infecciones y enfermedades comunes de transmisión sexual
Obtén información sobre los síntomas, tratamientos y contagio de las ITS
![Chlamydia Is the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection in the Military](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chlamydia-Military-Infographic.png)
Chlamydia Is the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection in the Military
Learn the facts about avoiding and treating chlamydia
Urinary Tract Infections
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a UTI and steps you can take to prevent them
![Linda Urbanski](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9_16_23.-By-Charlotte-Madison.jpg)
For Nearly a Year, Doctors Dismissed My Bladder Cancer Symptoms as UTIs
In my bladder cancer advocacy work, I see many other women overlooked by medical professionals
![Anne Theriault](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Anne-Theriault-jpg.webp)
Military Doctors Told Me I Had UTIs — It Ended Up Being Bladder Cancer
By the time I was diagnosed, I had stage 4 cancer
![Preventing the Pain of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/preventing-uti-hero-sm-1.png)
Preventing the Pain of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
Find out what changes you can make to help prevent UTIs
![Causes and Prevention of UTIs in the Military](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/uti-military-sm.png)
Causes and Prevention of UTIs in the Military
What you can do to prevent urinary tract infections
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal discharge is a fact of life. Although it can be embarrassing to discuss, it’s usually normal — but sometimes it’s not. Learn when to talk to your healthcare provider
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Common Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases
Learn about the symptoms, treatments and spread of STIs
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Infecciones y enfermedades comunes de transmisión sexual
Obtén información sobre los síntomas, tratamientos y contagio de las ITS
![Women of the Military Podcast: Women’s Health on Missions, Trainings and Deployments](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Womens-Health-on-Missions.png)
Women of the Military Podcast: Women’s Health on Missions, Trainings and Deployments
Nurse and veteran Pam Price and veteran Amanda Huffman discuss the importance of hygiene for overall health
![Chlamydia Is the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection in the Military](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Chlamydia-Military-Infographic.png)
Chlamydia Is the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection in the Military
Learn the facts about avoiding and treating chlamydia
Real Women, Real Stories
Our urologic health is often a mystery to us — read how other servicewomen dealt with their urological health issues
![Linda Urbanski](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/9_16_23.-By-Charlotte-Madison.jpg)
For Nearly a Year, Doctors Dismissed My Bladder Cancer Symptoms as UTIs
In my bladder cancer advocacy work, I see many other women overlooked by medical professionals
![Anne Theriault](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Anne-Theriault-jpg.webp)
Military Doctors Told Me I Had UTIs — It Ended Up Being Bladder Cancer
By the time I was diagnosed, I had stage 4 cancer
![Anne Theriault](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Anne-Theriault-jpg.webp)
Doctores de las fuerzas armadas me dijeron que tenía UTI, realmente tenía cáncer de la vejiga
Cuando me diagnosticaron, ya tenía cáncer de etapa 4
![LáDeia Joyce](https://military.healthywomen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/LaDeia-Joyce.jpg)
Keeping My HIV Diagnosis a Secret for a Year Taught Me a Lot About People’s Stereotypes
Managing your health with HIV is hard enough, but facing the stigma of HIV makes it even harder
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