ArticleSexual medicine2024
Impact of bladder management methods and other factors on sexual activity in women with chronic spinal cord injury/disease.
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- Partnered sexual activity and satisfaction in women with spinal cord disease: influence of urinary incontinence and other predictors.Spinal cord · 2026Article
- Evaluation of sexual function and associated clinical factors in women with spinal cord injury: a cross-sectional controlled study.Spinal cord · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) profoundly affects both sexuality and urinary function. Catheterization is often necessary to manage bladder voiding and it can interfere with sexual activity. Aim: We aim to investigate the effect of the bladder evacuation method on sexual activity in women with chronic SCI/D. Methods: This cross-sectional study at a specialized SCI/D rehabilitation center recruited women ≥18 years with chronic SCI/D using intermittent or suprapubic catheterization. We assessed sexual activity and sexual function with the German version of the Sexual Behaviour Questionnaire and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and a study-specific questionnaire. Outcomes: The primary outcome was sexual activity and secondary outcomes included factors influencing sexual activity, such as age and SCI/D characteristics. Results: Around half of the evaluated women were sexually active, regardless of bladder evacuation method. However, significantly ( Clinical Translation: Sexual education is crucial and should be adapted to the different types of bladder management. Strength & Limitations: This study shows first data on the effect of catheter on sexual activity in women. Limitation of our study is the small sample size and response bias by the high rejection rate of women with SPC. Conclusions: Few women with SPC remain sexually active after SCI/D, while the majority of women using IC do, highlighting issues around self-image and urinary incontinence.
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