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.
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1:Read the Maple Leaf article on Breast cancer awareness
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2:For more information visit the Guide to Your Body
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3:Read the Maple Leaf article on cervical cancer awareness
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4:For more information visit the Guide to Urinary Health
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5:Read the Maple Leaf article on Lung cancer awareness
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6:Form more information visit the Guide to Menopause
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7:View the mini-guide to Body Support Products
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.
Understanding Your Health
- Guide to Your Body
- Mini-Guide to Sports Bras and Binding
- Guide to Urinary Health
- Guide to Medical Consent (coming soon)
- Guide to Deployment Health (coming soon)
- Vulvovaginal Hygiene Tips
Hormonal Health
Reproductive Health
- Guide to Fertility and Conception
- Fertility in the CAF
- Guide to Pregnancy and Birth (coming soon)
- Pain Management (Penthrox)
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Congenital Syphilis
- Guide to Perinatal Loss (coming soon)
- Guide to Postpartum and Return to Duty (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Baby Feeding (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Baby Intake and Output (coming soon)
Gender-affirming Health
- Guide to Gender-affirming Care (coming soon)
- Mini-Guide to Feminization (coming soon)
- Mini-Guide to Masculinization (coming soon)
- Mini-guide to Gender-affirming Surgery (coming soon)
- Tucking (coming soon)
- Chest Binding (coming soon)
- Padding and Body Shaping (coming soon)
- Hair Removal (coming soon)
- Voice Therapy (coming soon)
- Packing (coming soon)
Cancer Prevention and Screening
Information for clinicians
Clinician Resources
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
- Medical Care of Trans, Non-binary, Two Spirit, and Gender Diverse Patients Part II : Social and legal transitions
- Fertility in the CAF
- Women and Cardiovascular Heart Health
- Medical Care of Trans, Non-binary, Two Spirit, and Gender Diverse Patients Part IIIa : Masculinizing
- Medical Care of Trans, Non-binary, Two Spirit, and Gender Diverse Patients Part IIIb : Feminizing
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
- CAF Cancer Screening
- CAF Diversity and Employment Equity*
- Defence Advisory Groups
- Information for CAF Members - Health Services*
CFMWS
- CAF Women and Gender-Diverse Physical Finess and Wellness Program
- PSP Prenatal and Postpartum Program (PNP3)
Strengthening the Forces
Research
CAF Medical Centers
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
- Promoting Health Equity: Mental Health of Black Canadians Initiative