Women’s Health

In 2018, over 5 million American women aged 18 and up had an alcohol use disorder. Among women Veterans who received VA care, 24% had engaged in binge drinking. VA has many options to help them.

Many women have mental health issues during or after pregnancy. These rates may be even higher in women Veterans. Anxiety during and after pregnancy are common. These conditions are treatable.

Veterans seeking fertility should schedule an evaluation with a VA provider to determine what services they may need. Read here about several different fertility treatments and services VA offers.

Every VA medical center has a female Women Veterans Program Manager ready to help women Veterans access medical services, including comprehensive primary care, gynecology, maternity and mental health.

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, VA Medical Centers across the country hosted Pink Out! events to support women Veterans and connect them with VA’s health care services.

VA and DoD collaboration offers women's health transition training. Register now for virtual and on-site sessions.

Join VA’s Women’s Health Week celebration at an open house at your VA medical center. Learn about the services VA offers and hear from experts on maternity care and child safe homes.

It’s Go Red for Women Week, and that means that […]

This Friday is the beginning of Heart Month and VA medical centers are marking the month with special events across the nation. Here’s a look at just a few. Wear red this Friday and join in!

Clinical psychologist Dr. Alison Sweeny chose a mental healthcare career […]

In recent years, the ranks of women Veterans have swelled. […]

Dr. Rola El-Serag, medical director of the Women’s Health Center […]