female veteran

Introduction

10% of veterans female (projection for 2010) 14% if active military female, 13% of reserves female (2005)

Upon entering continium of care, each woman veteran receives a complete physical examination, which includes:

• pelvic exam
• breast exam
• screening for the following
  • sleep disorders
  • anxiety
  • depression
  • post traumatic stress disorder
  • domestic violence
  • sexual abuse
  • pregnancy

Services provided:

• Pap smears, mammography, management of menopause, general reproductive health
• pregnancy, infertility, contraception, sterilization

Services not provided:

• newborn care, in vitro fertilization, abortion

40-60% of women veterans report sexual assault or abuse while on active military duty.

More general terms

• veteran