VA women s health services 
As a woman Veteran , you re part of the fastest - growing group within our Veteran population. And we re dedicated to meeting your health care needs. If you qualify for VA health care , you can get access to high - quality women s health services as part of your benefits. Find out more about how to access these services below. 

What women s health services does VA provide? 


We provide primary care services, including: 
General services , like disease prevention and nutrition counseling Female - specific services , like birth control , preconception counseling , and menopausal support hormone replacement therapy Screenings , like cervical cancer screens Pap smears and breast cancer screens mammograms Mental health services for depression, posttraumatic stress disorder PTSD, and substance use problems. Learn more about mental health services Free , confidential private counseling and treatment for mental and physical health conditions related to military sexual trauma MST. Learn more about services for MST 

We also provide specialty services, including: 
Screening and management of chronic long - lasting conditions, like heart disease and diabetes Screening and management of sexually transmitted diseases STDs like HIV / AIDS and hepatitis Maternity care and other reproductive health services Treatment for sexual problems, urinary incontinence, and other issues Prosthetic and sensory aid PSA services , like prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, and post - mastectomy items. Download our fact sheet on prosthetic and sensory services for women Veterans PDF Referrals for physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech - language therapy, and other rehabilitation therapies Homebound and long - term care for those who meet specific requirements Please note that we cannot, by law, provide abortion services. Through legislation announced January 19 , 2017 , we are expanding our fertility services to include counseling and treatment using assisted rep

user: Hello there. I hope you're doing well. I came here to learn more about women's health services for female veterans.

assistant: Of course. Are you a female veteran?

user: Yes, I am.

assistant: In that case you're part of the fastest-growing group within our Veteran population. And we're dedicated to meeting your health care needs.

user: Wonderful. I had a bad sexual experience. Do you provide help related to such traumas?

assistant: Yes, we do. You can get help through VA. You don't need to have a service-connected disability rating, and you may be able to get MST-related care even if you don't qualify for other VA services. You also don't need to have reported the MST or have other proof that it happened.

user: That's a start. Where can I find women's health services near my location?

assistant: You can look for women's health services specific to your nearest VA medical center. Simply go to the website of the VA health care system that the medical center is part of.

user: And where can I find more information?

assistant: Our women's health website gives you the latest information about how we help women Veterans stay well and our Center for Women Veterans website tells you about health care and other benefits and programs for women Veterans.