What kind of medical conditions would disqualify someone from joining USAF?

Question

Is there a section some where online where I can read up on this? I have a genetic condition, PCOS, for those that do not know what it is, its Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Its a result of insulin resistance, it just so happens that in women that their ovaries are sensitive to insulin receptors and it tosses your body out of wack in terms of hormone levels.

So for a female I guess I have more testosterone but need life long checks for cysts in my ovaries. I do not have to take any medications for it, just diet and exercise are especially important because it is so easy to become obese with this condition. BUT I have never seen an endocrinologist about it. In fact I just learned about it and since then I do not have health care. Doctors never told me I needed to see an endocrinologist specialist, instead it was always a female doctor, which doesn't make sense now that I have learned more about the condition.

I only have a blood work print out. I just noticed today that lots of messages on the boards were about health issues and it started to make me worry that I may be turned away over something like this.

Answer 1

each of the various military branches have regulations that cover this information.  However, it all comes down to the Military Entrance Processing Station and their regulations.  The most concise place for you to get your information is by following this link:

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningth...

This will greatly help you in finding the information that you are looking for on the open web.

Good Luck

Answer 2

The doctor at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)will make that determination. Your local recruiter can have your medical records for this condition prescreened by the doctor at the MEPS for you to find a preliminary ruling in your particular situation.

Answer 3

Not having all your fingers or toes.

Answer 4

Air Force Instruction or AFI-48-123 should answer your questions!