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Choroby uroginekologiczne – poważny problem społeczny
Urogynecological diseases: serious problem in society

Author(s): Paweł Szymanowski, Anna Gierat, Hanna Szweda, Marcin Jóźwik
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law, Gerontology, Sociobiology
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: urogenital diseases; urinary incontinence; pelvic organ prolapse;

Summary/Abstract: Urogynecology is a field of medicine that includes pelvic floor pathologies such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. In the age of society aging, the incidence of this type of illness increases, classifying them as social diseases. Bothersome symptoms affect negatively the daily lives of patients as individuals and their functioning in families and in society. They severely reduce the quality of life, and can be the source of further disorders such as depression or sexual dysfunction. Because of the sense of shame and embarrassment associated with ailments, and limited knowledge – also in the medical world – many years pass till the beginning of the treatment. Most pelvic floor diseases can be treated effectively, and therapy should be interdisciplinary and personalized. The paper presents an overview of urogynecological diseases and possible methods of treatment.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 107-124
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish