Print OverviewIf you've experienced a spinal cord injury (SCI), you may benefit from sexuality and fertility management, education and counseling. Your physical condition after your spinal cord injury may change aspects of your sexual function and affect your physical, mental and social well-being related to your sexuality or sexual health. Therapies for sexuality and fertility management after SCI may involve: Psychological therapy. The mental and social well-being aspects of your sexual health after your spinal cord injury are as important as your physical aspects. The ability to feel good about your body after SCI and regain confidence in establishing and maintaining intimate relationships is a vital but often unaddressed aspect of sexual health after SCI. The integrated team of trained and experienced doctors, nurses and rehabilitation psychologists educates and counsels people regarding the mental and social well-being aspects of their sexual health. Treatment for sexual dysfunction. Men and women who have had spinal cord injuries may notice physical changes after their SCIs and may need treatment to help resume sexual activity. Men who have difficulties with sexual function due to spinal cord injury have several potential treatment options, which may include medications, assistive devices or implants. Fertility counseling. Trained staff can discuss issues with you and your partner regarding sexual health and fertility and provide you with sexuality education and counseling. Women who've had a spinal cord injury usually can become pregnant and deliver normally. If you wish to become pregnant, you should plan the pregnancy and discuss any potential issues with your treatment team. Products & ServicesBook: Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy PregnancyBook: Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and ConceptionShow more products from Mayo Clinic By Mayo Clinic Staff Sexuality and fertility management after spinal cord injury care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & Departments April 18, 2020 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Sexuality and reproduction after SCI. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. https://now.aapmr.org/sexuality-and-reproduction-after-sci/. Accessed Jan. 20, 2018. Sexuality for women with spinal cord injury. United Spinal Association. https://www.unitedspinal.org/resource-center/askus/?pg=kb.page&id=1579. Accessed Jan. 20, 2018. Sramkova T, et al. Women's sex life after spinal cord injury. Sexual Medicine. 2017;5:e255. Abrams GM, et al. Chronic complications of spinal cord injury and disease. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Jan. 14, 2018. Baker GS. Spinal cord injuries. Minnesota Medicine. 1949;32:1094. Riggin EA. AllscriptsEPSi. Mayo Clinic. Jan. 16, 2020. Provider profile. CARF International. http://www.carf.org/providerProfile.aspx?cid=8020. Accessed Feb. 24, 2020. Related Sexuality after spinal cord injury Spinal cord injury News from Mayo Clinic Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic research is a step toward hope for spinal cord injuries Nov. 30, 2019, 03:56 p.m. CDT Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury Nov. 27, 2019, 02:54 p.m. CDT Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy Book: Mayo Clinic Guide to Fertility and Conception Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Sexuality and fertility management after spinal cord injuryAboutDoctors & DepartmentsCare at Mayo ClinicRequest an appointment Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Marketplace Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. FREE book offer – Mayo Clinic Health LetterThe Mayo Clinic Diabetes DietMayo Clinic on Digestive HealthNEW – Mayo Clinic Guide to ArthritisNew Year Special - 40% off – Mayo Clinic Diet Online PRC-20394983 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Sexuality and fertility management after spinal cord injury