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Women's Sexual Health and Reproductive Function After SCI.

Frédérique Courtois1,2, Marcalee Alexander3,4,5, Amie B Jackson McLain6

  • 1Departement of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada.

Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
|January 18, 2018
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Women with spinal cord injuries (SCI) can lead fulfilling sexual and reproductive lives. Understanding sexual function, including psychogenic and reflexogenic stimulation, is key for managing SCI-related health effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Reproductive Health
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Sexual function and reproduction are frequently impaired in women with spinal cord injuries (SCI).
  • Educating women with SCI about their sexual and reproductive health is crucial.
  • Women with SCI remain sexually active and can achieve sexual pleasure and orgasm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive understanding of sexual function and reproductive health in women with SCI.
  • To outline a holistic approach for assessing and managing sexual dysfunction in this population.
  • To inform about the possibilities and considerations for pregnancy in women with SCI.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing autonomic standards to describe sexual function.
  • Assessing genital function including dermatomes, vulvar sensitivity, and sacral reflexes.
Keywords:
pregnancyreproductive healthsexual functionspinal cord injurywomen

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  • Evaluating psychosocial factors impacting sexual health and self-exploration techniques.

    • Main Results:

    • Sexual activity is possible through various stimulation methods.
    • Pregnancy is achievable, with younger age and specific scores predicting success.
    • Pregnancy can impact physical functioning and requires careful monitoring for complications.

    Conclusions:

    • A holistic approach integrating physical and psychosocial factors is essential for optimizing sexual and reproductive health in women with SCI.
    • Management strategies should address secondary SCI consequences and medication side effects.
    • Informed understanding empowers women with SCI to achieve positive sexual and reproductive outcomes.