Studies say 1 in 4 women in the military will experience military sexual trauma, or MST, which includes both harassment and assault, during their service.
: female victims had a seven-fold higher risk of PTSD, and a two- to threefold higher risk of depression and suicidal ideation, compared with women who didn’t experience sexual trauma. It was also linked to an increased risk of sleep disorders, such as insomnia and sleep apnea, as well as chronic pain and back pain.
The new research highlights the importance of doctors screening women of all ages for a history of trauma, as well as asking if they served in the military, Ryan said. PTSD that stems from sexual trauma may explain some symptoms that would normally be attributed toDanis now works with other veterans, helping them file claims for PTSD stemming from sexual assault.For Danis, the assault survivor, that rings true. Postmenopause is a difficult time for female veterans, she said.Dr.
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