Live Well Be Well with Sarah Ann Macklin | Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition 1 in 3 Women Live With Incontinence and Most Never Ask for Help | Dr. Rena Malik
May 8, 2026
Dr. Rena Malik, a urologist focused on female pelvic medicine and sexual health, explains what urology covers and why timely assessment matters. She highlights why many women delay care and stresses noticing postpartum leakage. She also connects sexual dysfunction to broader health warnings and outlines key screening topics in clear, practical terms.
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What Urology Actually Covers
- Urology Covers The Whole Genitourinary Tract from Kidneys To Genitals.
- Dr Rena D Malik explains the specialty spans kidney stones, tumors, urinary issues, infertility, pediatric urinary problems, reconstruction, and sexual medicine.
Don’t Delay Urology Visits Because Of Embarrassment
- Don't Delay Seeking Care For Urinary Or Genital Symptoms Because Shame Worsens Outcomes.
- Dr Rena D Malik says people often postpone visits for embarrassment, which can increase anxiety and make conditions harder to treat later.
Investigate Blood In Urine Promptly
- Get Blood In Urine Evaluated To Rule Out Cancer; Reassurance Is Valuable Too.
- Dr Rena D Malik emphasizes that visible blood needs prompt workup and that benign findings can relieve major anxiety.