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

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

Women in the U.S. Military Are Diagnosed with Sexually Transmitted Infections at Higher Rates Than Men
Increased screening rather than riskier behavior may explain the higher rates

Las mujeres en las fuerzas armadas de EE.UU. reciben diagnósticos de infecciones de transmisión sexual con mayores índices que los hombres
Más examinaciones en vez de comportamientos más riesgosos podrían explicar los mayores índices

How Much Do You Know About Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)?
Take our quiz to test your knowledge about STIs
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

Prevenir el dolor de infecciones urinarias (UTI, por sus siglas en inglés)
Identifica qué cambios puedes hacer para prevenir UTI

Causes and Prevention of UTIs in the Military
What you can do to prevent urinary tract infections

Causas y prevención de UTI [Infecciones urinarias] en la vida militar
Lo que puedes hacer para prevenir infecciones urinarias
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

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

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

Las Secreciones Vaginales Proporcionan Claves Acerca De Tu Salud Y Fertilidad
Es normal para las mujeres notar cambios de las secreciones vaginales en momentos diferentes

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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