Contrary to the widespread misconception that the urologist deals exclusively with male diseases is not true, this doctor also specializes in the study and treatment of pathologies of the reproductive and genitourinary systems in women.

That is, urology is divided into two main areas: female urology and male urology, which include diseases of the urethra, adrenal glands, kidneys, ureters, prostate gland, external genital organs and other pathologies of the urinary system.

Qualified help from a urologist is required when symptoms such as pain and burning sensation during urination, the presence of impurities in the urine, frequent urination, urinary incontinence, pain inthe lumbar region.

In addition to dividing urology into female and male directions, it is also classified by age groups - children, geriatric (focused on the treatment of the elderly). In this regard, the urologist must have knowledge in pediatrics, gynecology, andrology, nephrology.

The main difference in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary organs is by gender. Let us consider in more detail the aspects specific to male and female urology.