While money may be a factor in becoming a father if youre paralyzed, having children is now a possibility for paralyzed men. Only around 10% of men with spinal cord injuries are able to conceive naturally (if they use erection medication).

How can a paralyzed man father a child?

Most men with spinal cord injuries have varying degrees of difficulty with erection and ejaculation. Medications like Viagra help some. Others need only a special vibrator to collect sperm; insemination of their partners can be done with a syringe in private, at home.

What is the life expectancy of a quadriplegic?

Individuals aged 60 years at the time of injury have a life expectancy of approximately 7.7 years (patients with high tetraplegia), 9.9 years (patients with low tetraplegia), and 12.8 years (patients with paraplegia).

Can a quadriplegic ever walk again?

As long as the injury is incomplete (the spinal cord is not severed all the way through), recovery to some degree is possible. SCI patients with less severe quadriplegia may be able to move their arms and hands with weakness, while those with more severe quadriplegia may not be able to move their arms at all.

Do quadriplegics get turned on?

Many quadriplegic men, with all different types of injuries, have reflex erections when the penis is touched. For women, physiological changes like lubrication and clitoral engorgement are usually directly affected by an injury, Tepper says. Using lube, though, can make the act of sex possible.

Is there any hope for quadriplegics?

According to a new study from the University of Louisville, four paraplegics have found hope. Paraplegia is complete paralysis of the lower limbs due to damage or injury to the spinal cord. The team of researchers have published their success story in a study in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

Can a paralyzed person have a baby?

Having a spinal cord injury (SCI) does not affect your ability to naturally become pregnant, carry, and deliver a baby, so your decision to have children is made in much the same way as anyone else.

Can a quadriplegic live at home?

Paraplegics often rely on wheelchairs to move around and most can still live independent lives. Paraplegia can also affect coordination in the hands and arms, making it difficult to perform tasks requiring fine motor skills.

What is the best treatment for paralysis?

How is paralysis treated?Physical therapy uses treatments such as heat, massage, and exercise to stimulate nerves and muscles.Occupational therapy concentrates on ways to perform activities of daily living.Mobility aids include manual and electric wheelchairs and scooters.More items •21 Apr 2017