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Urology services address health needs for both men and women
Urology is a medical specialty that treats the urinary systems of both men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. While often perceived as a male-centric field, women frequently seek care for recurrent urinary tract infections, kidney stones, incontinence, and pelvic floor issues.
In Brazil, urinary incontinence affects over ten million people, while globally, reports indicate the condition impacts 72% of women. In Portugal, approximately 600,000 people are affected by incontinence. Medical experts emphasize that symptoms like blood in urine or involuntary leakage should not be dismissed as inevitable parts of aging.
Regarding male health, erectile dysfunction affects 59% of men at some point in their lives. Doctors warn that recurrent erectile dysfunction can serve as a cardiovascular risk marker, particularly in patients with diabetes, hypertension, obesity, or high cholesterol. Distinctions are made between libido, which is driven by hormones and emotional state, and physical erectile response, which relies on intense blood flow.
Entities
Hospital Oswaldo Cruz · João Pedro Dourado · Ketlen Gomes · Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Urinary incontinence affects 72% of women globally. valor.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Erectile dysfunction can serve as a marker for cardiovascular risk. dicaappdodia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Urinary incontinence affects approximately 600,000 people in Portugal. sapo.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Urinary incontinence affects more than ten million people in Brazil. valor.globo.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 59% of men report having experienced some degree of erectile difficulty during their lives. dicaappdodia.com