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Yet sexual trauma represents only one event that can precipitate posttraumatic distress, and less is known about PTSD and gynecological-related factors in survivors of nonsexual trauma. We examined PTSD symptomatology and gynecological-related factors in 1,185 women veterans with diverse trauma histories.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This cross-sectional analysis leveraged data from a national survey. Women self-reported their lifetime history of sexual violence (any versus none); military sexual trauma (MST) exposure (no MST, harassment only, assault); PTSD symptoms; distress experienced during gynecological care; and gynecological health care-seeking. Analyses assessed whether associations between PTSD symptomatology and gynecological-related factors depended on lifetime or military-specific sexual trauma. Exploratory analyses considered whether certain PTSD symptom clusters (Criterions B\u2013D: re-experiencing, avoidance, negative cognitions\/mood, hyperarousal) particularly contributed to distress.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Greater PTSD symptoms were linked with greater emotional distress, physical discomfort, and fear during gynecological exams; these associations did not depend on lifetime sexual violence, though there was some variation by MST type. Greater Criterion D and E symptomatology uniquely accounted for distress across most indicators. Analyses considering health care-seeking largely yielded null findings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Posttraumatic psychopathology is relevant to gynecological-related distress in trauma-exposed women veterans, regardless of lifetime sexual trauma, and certain symptoms\u2014including negative thoughts\/feelings and hyperarousal\u2014may be especially pertinent. Further, MST may compound the effects of PTSD on gynecological care experiences. 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