Women’s Health in Spinal Cord Injury: Educating Ourselves and Our Patients-Women’s Health in Spinal Cord Injury: Educating Ourselves and Our Patients

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Dr. Chloe Slocum and Dr. Krista Noramaly presented on women's health in spinal cord injury. They highlighted the importance of educating ourselves and our patients on this topic. Dr. Noramaly's recorded presentation covered topics such as sexual health, reproductive health, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and menopause after spinal cord injury. They discussed the challenges women with spinal cord injury face in these areas, including issues with sexual function and menstruation. They also addressed the lack of research and data on women's health after spinal cord injury, which can result in a lack of education and support for these patients. They emphasized the need for further research and the development of educational resources for clinicians to better care for women with spinal cord injury. Dr. Noramaly also mentioned a learning module that was created to address some of the gaps in knowledge and education about women's health in this population. The module covers topics such as general medical issues, health maintenance, pregnancy and parenting, and sexual and reproductive health. It is designed to be used by physicians and other healthcare providers involved in the care of women with spinal cord injury. Overall, the presentation highlighted the need for increased awareness and education on women's health in spinal cord injury to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and appropriate care.

Keywords

women's health

spinal cord injury

educating patients

sexual health

reproductive health

pregnancy

breastfeeding

menopause

challenges women face

lack of research

lack of education