The Military Health System provides comprehensive women’s and gender-specific care associated with cardiovascular health, mental health, musculoskeletal injuries and reproductive health care. Our goal is to ensure the health of all women at every stage of life. No matter what your age, you can take simple steps to live healthier.
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Dec. 7, 2023
As we know, most births are very happy, wonderful experiences. However, there are times when there are complications. Now, these complications, for the most part, happen less than 5% of the time. But there is one that we want to talk to you about specifically, and that's called postpartum hemorrhage.
Postpartum hemorrhage is when you have too much ...
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Nov. 20, 2023
CAPT Kelly Elmore, MD, OB/GYN and Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center explains the purpose of pap smears. Cervical Cancer screening is your covered TRICARE benefit. Depending on your age, a pap smear and/or HPV test are recommended to screen for cervical cancer. Make sure you take time today for your health and schedule ...
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Nov. 20, 2023
CAPT Kelly Elmore, MD, OB/GYN and Chief of Staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center encourages you to schedule your annual well-woman exam. Cervical Cancer screening is your covered TRICARE benefit. Depending on your age, a pap smear and/or HPV test are recommended to screen for cervical cancer. Make sure you take time today for your ...
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Oct. 18, 2023
Capt. Monica Lutgendorf, M.D. explains why it's important to get a mammogram, especially for individuals between the ages of 40 and 74. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among women. It's important to take time for your health and get your mammogram every other year if you are at normal risk. Contact your local hospital or clinic ...
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Oct. 18, 2023
Capt. Monica Lutgendorf, M.D. explains the importance to get regular mammogram screenings. It's important to get screening for mammograms every other year for someone with normal risk factors. If you have higher risk factors, your screening recommendations may change. Please talk to your medical provider. You can schedule your mammogram at your local ...
Fact Sheet
May 23, 2023
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This patient focused book provides information regarding prenatal visits, nutrition, illness, labor & delivery, and the post-partum period.
Fact Sheet
Nov. 1, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about reproductive health care. TRICARE has coverage for both medical and pharmacy benefits and includes a list of covered and non-covered services.
Policy
Oct. 20, 2022
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Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands and Defense Health Agency Field Directors about Ensuring Access to Reproductive Health Care after the Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
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Policy
Oct. 5, 2022
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Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Commanders of the Combatant Commands and Defense Health Agency Field Activity Directors about access to comprehensive contraceptive care.
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Video
July 12, 2022
This video provides a brief overview of the Deployment Readiness Education for Servicewomen App.
Policy
June 28, 2022
Memorandum for Senior Pentagon Leadership, Defense Health Agency and DOD Field Activity Directors about access for essential women's health care services.
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Congressional Testimony
July 10, 2019
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H.R. 5515, NDAA Conference Report for FY 2019, 115-874, Pg. 861
Video
Oct. 15, 2018
Within the military, midwives serve as educators. Kwuan Paruchabutr shares how midwives ensure that all medical staff are well trained in women's health care.
Report
May 11, 2016
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A new study of female service members that examined their immune response to a vaccine to combat the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer showed development of antibodies in 80 to 99 percent of recipients against each of the four strains of the disease.
Report
May 11, 2016
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A new study of female service members that examined their immune response to a vaccine to combat the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical cancer showed development of antibodies in 80 to 99 percent of recipients against each of the four strains of the disease.
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