Women and Diversity Health
Women and Diversity Health supports the unique health needs of women and CAF members with diverse identities and lived experiences.
We use the term “diversity” to reflect the variety of identities and experiences that shape health in the CAF. This includes factors such as culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, language, education, ability, family status, and socioeconomic status. Each person’s experience is unique and shaped by the intersection of these factors.
About Women & Diversity Health
Health Information
Explore resources tailored to support women and diversity health in the CAF.
Documents identified with an asterisk are accessible only on the internal DWAN network.
Cancer Awareness
- Cancer Screening for CAF members
- Guide to Health Screening (coming soon)
Gender-affirming Health
- Guide to Gender-affirming Health (coming soon)
- Mini-Guide to Gender-affirming Surgery (coming soon)
- Mini-Guide to Body Support Products
Menopause
Menstrual Health
- Menstrual Management - Period Solutions That Fit Your Life
- Guide to Menstrual Health (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Menstrual Products (coming soon)
Pain
- Penthrox Patient Guide (coming soon)
Pregnancy
- Guide to Fertility and Conception (coming soon)
- Guide to Pregnancy and Birth (coming soon)
- Guide to Postpartum (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Baby Intake and Output (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Baby Feeding (coming soon)
- Medical and Administrative Resources (coming soon)
Sexual Health
- Guide to Sexuality and Sexual Health (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Contraception (coming soon)
- Mini-Guide to STI/STBBI's (coming soon)
Urinary Health
Information for clinicians
Clinician Resources
- Clinician Practice Support Documents:
- Pain Management of Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion
- Medical management of menopause symptoms
- HPV and Prevention
- Menstrual Management and Suppression
- Pregnancy
Professional Development
The links to the Professional Development sessions below that are only accessible on the Internal DWAN network.
- Menopause clinician audience video series
- Primary Care Menopause 101
- Dysmenorrhea
- Sports Injury and the Menstrual Cycle
- Working Alongside Trans and Gender Diverse People in a Healthcare Setting
- Medical Care of Trans, Non-binary, Two Spirit, and Gender Diverse Patients. Part 1: Making the Diagnosis
- Management of Abortion in the CAF
- Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
Research
Research is ongoing to better understand the health needs of military women and diverse populations.
See our research page for a selection of current and completed research that is driving forward our understanding of how to best support the health and wellness of Canadian Armed Forces women and diverse members.
Links identified with an asterisk are accessible only on the internal DWAN network.
CAF Resources
Policies and Instructions
DAOD
- DAOD 5003-5 Pregnancy Administration
- DAOD 5516-0 Human Rights
- DAOD 5516-3 Religious or Spiritual Accommodation
- DAOD 9005-1 Sexual Misconduct Response
CFHS
- CF H Svcs Instr 3100-23 Medical Administration of Pregnant Members*
- CF H Svcs Instr 4000-25 Medical Management of Sexual Misconduct*
- CF H Svcs Instr 4440-20 Reproductive Hazards*
CF Mil Pers
External Resources
- Health Canada – Just For You – Women
- Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada – Provides information on:
- Canadian Menopause Society
- Menopause Foundation of Canada - Creating a Menopause Inclusive Workplace: A Playbook for Employers
- North American Menopause Society – For Women
- Rainbow Health Ontario – Service User
- Canadian Cancer Society
- HPV immunization policies – Canadian Partnership Against Cancer