Women's Health Portal

Women make up nearly 15% of our active duty Army and can now serve in all Army occupations. The Women's Health Portal is designed to provide service members, leaders and family members health-related information tailored to meet the unique needs of our female service members on topics listed below. Additional highly recommended resources include the "Community Guide" External Link , and the Women's Health Service Line (WHSL) milBook site (CAC required).

NEW: Updated Women's Self-Care Charts - quick reads to answer your questions about urinary and vaginal infections and menstrual symptoms.
NEW: Does body mass define Soldier's fitness level? article
Servicewomen get healthcare answers on a mobile app. See the Deployment Readiness Education for Servicewomen (DRES).

Use web app: https://mobile.health.mil/dres or scan QR code.
Find instructions for downloading the mobile app here.

Vaccine questions? Check with Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Division (DHA-IHD) :

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-recommended Vaccines for adults is the primary basis for DHA-IHD recommendations.
However, some country-specific and Areas of Responsibility (AOR) threats require additional vaccines to protect the DoD - see the AOR vaccine policies.
Check out the DHA-IHD "What's New" section for updates within the last 30 days.
***Valuable mobile app for military personnel: the Immunization Tool Kit (ITK) - reflects military policy, national recommendations, scientific evidence and clinical guidelines.

Why fitness matters and the history of Army physical fitness testing article
National promotion of physical activity during and after pregnancy (May 2021)
APHC support to female Soldier health issues article
Popular: Tips to maintain your hygiene in field training and austere environments
COVID-19, your pregnancy, and breastfeeding - your questions answered

Articles

Resources about Breastfeeding

Answers to frequently asked questions about breastfeeding policy.

Answers to frequently asked questions and resources to learn more about breastfeeding.

Information on common ailments, menstration and recommended health screenings for women.

Answers to questions and resources to meet the unique needs of pregnant and postpartum Soldiers.

Answers to questions specific to Soldiers that are pregnant.

Women's Health Portal - Self-Care

Information on women's sexual health.

Answers to questions on health behaviors that impact a healthy pregnancy.

Resources on topics of particular interest to postpartum Soldiers.

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