Effects of Spinal Cord Injury on Female Sexual Response

Effects of SCI on Female Sexual Response

The long term aims of this project are to 1) Understand the effect of varying degrees and levels of SCI and dysfunction(SCI/D)on females sexual response: 2) Identify the specific neuronal pathways involved in female sexual responses; and 3) Develop and evaluate new assessment and treatment methods for neurogenic sexual dysfunction in women.

Inclusion Criteria:

• MS or SCI
• Normal menstrual periods
• Normal hand function
• Have ability to feel sensation from lower abdomen to upper thigh region.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant
• Menopausal