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This epidemiologic study utilizes both existing datasets and newly collected survey data to examine the prevalence and patterns ofGWI symptoms, diagnosed medical conditions, reproductive health, birth outcomes and other health issues among women whoserved during the Gulf War. The study will utilize data from multiple studies in order to establish a GWWC. In studies for which it isfeasible to re-contact subjects, current data will be collected on women's symptoms and medical conditions and adverse reproductiveoutcomes (still births, ectopic pregnancies, birth defects), using postal survey questionnaires and telephone interviews. In this newdata collection, the projected number of completed surveys is 200. Re-analyses of existing data will focus on health outcomesspecifically affecting women. Female-to-male differences in GWI will be examined to determine whether GWI manifests differently inwomen. The number of women who will be included in the study is anticipate to be 955-1,420 women GW veterans and anadditional 680-854 women veterans who were not deployed. The project will provide a comprehensive picture of the health ofwomen GW veterans. This includes assessment of current health status, changes in health symptoms and conditions over time, andpossible differences in health outcomes associated with specific experiences and exposures during the war. It will allow for anassessment of GWI symptom patterns that may be specific to women veterans and a determination of diagnosed medical conditions.