As soon as I graduated high school, I joined the Army. My motivations included an inability to afford college tuition fees and career potential as well as giving back to…
My career in active duty and reserves of the U.S. Army for 39 years allowed me to see parts of the world few Americans ever experience; I deployed to combat…
Rebecca Lipe experienced abdominal discomfort on deployment in Iraq in 2011. But two years passed before Rebecca, then 27-year-old Air Force Captain Rebecca Lipe, identified what was causing it and…
At 17 years old, I joined the Marine Corps eagerly. It provided an escape from my often chaotic home environment and gave me a sense of belonging and pride that…
Medical Review Provided by Antoinette Marengo, M.D., FACOG Uterine fibroids are extremely prevalent and often go undetected without symptoms. While some people with fibroids don't require treatment, others can experience…
Nicole Audrey Spector. As revealed to Nicole Audrey Spector. My wife and I married when we were both still in our early 20s, and for four years after trying unsuccessfully…
Medical review by Ada Stewart, M.D. As part of your military duties, sometimes diet or sleep routine can become less than ideal. Our quick reference guide can help determine if…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most prevalent hormonal disorders among women, impacting as many as 1 out of 10 during their reproductive years. Although symptoms such as…
Pamela Price vividly remembers her distress. She had endured debilitating menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding and irregular cycles throughout her 20s - pain that only became more excruciating when trying to…
Katie* joined the Marine Corps in peak physical condition. As a Division 1 college athlete who rowed crew, she breezed through military officer training and passed physical testing with flying…
