Women with mental disabilities should be involved in decision-making about their reproductive rights to the fullest extent allowed by their capacities. To the degree that a woman can give her informed consent, she is entitled to do so. At the same time, women with mental disabilities may possess particular vulnerabilities that entitle them to heightened protection from sexual abuse and other forms of exploi- tation. Sexual freedom must not be unduly restricted, and reproductive health ser- vices, particularly contraception, sterilization, and abortion, must not be forcibly or coercively imposed. In the course of the provision of health services.
