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

Common Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases
Learn about the symptoms, treatments and spread of STIs

Chlamydia Is the Most Common Sexually Transmitted Infection in the Military
Learn the facts about avoiding and treating chlamydia

Decoding Vaginal Discharge: Is It an Infection or Something Else?
Use our quick reference guide to identify common vaginal conditions

Decodificación de las secreciones vaginales: ¿Es una infección u otra cosa?
Usa nuestra guía de referencia rápida para identificar condiciones vaginales comunes
Urinary Tract Infections
Learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a UTI and steps you can take to prevent them

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
What you can do to prevent urinary tract infections

Dirt, Dust and Dehydration: UTIs in the Military
Military women and people with female biology should be empowered to seek help for urinary tract infections

Take Our Quiz: What’s the Difference Between Bladder Cancer and a UTI?
Learn more about the similarities and differences between urothelial bladder cancer and 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

Decoding Vaginal Discharge: Is It an Infection or Something Else?
Use our quick reference guide to identify common vaginal conditions

Decodificación de las secreciones vaginales: ¿Es una infección u otra cosa?
Usa nuestra guía de referencia rápida para identificar condiciones vaginales comunes

Vaginal Discharge Provides Clues to Your Health and Fertility
It’s normal for women to notice changes in vaginal discharge at different times

The Importance of Feminine Hygiene in the Military
Practicing good feminine hygiene on duty can be key to your physical and mental health
Real Women, Real Stories
Our urologic health is often a mystery to us — read how other servicewomen dealt with their urological health issues

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

Cervical Cancer Taught Me to Talk About My Vagina
In my community, talking about sex and vaginas is taboo – but my cervical cancer diagnosis showed me the importance of sex education and open conversation

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