title: Sexuality, fertility and contraception in disability.
abstract: In this review the authors describe ways in which particular disabilities may affect sexual performance, fertility, menstruation and pregnancy. The special contraceptive needs of people with various physical and mental disabilities are discussed, with each method of contraception being discussed together with its indications for use by people with various disabilities. The authors conclude that if family planning services are to be improved for people with disabilities, those providing the services must increase their awareness and acceptance of sexuality in disabled people.
mesh_terms: D003267:Contraception; D003274:Contraceptive Devices, Female; D003275:Contraceptive Devices, Male; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D006233:Persons with Disabilities; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D005298:Fertility; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D007258:Informed Consent; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D007434:Intrauterine Devices; D008297:Male; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone; D008598:Menstruation; D001523:Mental Disorders; D012746:Sexual Abstinence; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive
chemical_list: D003276:Contraceptives, Oral; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D013089:Spermatocidal Agents; D008525:Medroxyprogesterone