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Preconception Care For Women With Spinal Cord Injury

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The way you approach sex, dating, relationships, and intimacy with a spinal cord injury may be different from before your injury. Explore this resource section to heighten your sexual creativity, knowledge, and enjoyment.

Discover comprehensive information on sexual anatomy and fertility post-injury, encompassing changes and available options. Explore topics focusing on fertility and pregnancy for women, along with resources to manage health during pregnancy. For men, access resources offering assistance with erectile dysfunction, medications, and strategies to enhance fertility and sexual vitality.

Explore additional resources focusing on intimacy after spinal cord injury, covering topics such as body image, techniques for feeling sexy and attractive, as well as tips on dating and establishing meaningful relationships.

Preconception Care For Women With Spinal Cord Injury

This guide from BC Women’s Hospital and Health Center was designed for women contemplating pregnancy after spinal cord injury. Issues for consideration include altered urinary and bowel function, skin breakdown, deep vein thrombosis, respiratory efforts, autonomic dysrefelxia. 

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