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Chronic Vulvar Pain and UTI: An Interview With Dr. Maria Uloko

Dr. Maria Uloko is a board-certified urologist specializing in sexual health, reconstruction, and prosthetics, recognized globally for her expertise in treating sexual dysfunction across all genders. As the CEO of MUMD Sexual Medicine Consulting and founder of VULVAi, an AI-driven patient advocacy tool, Dr. Uloko is committed to improving the quality of life for her patients through compassionate and inclusive care. With extensive experience in conditions like vulvar sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction, and hormone replacement therapy, she also focuses on addressing healthcare disparities and advancing medical education. A respected researcher and former UCSD professor, her work has been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times and Forbes. This interview answers the following questions and more: 👉 How are vaginismus, vestibulodynia, vulvodynia, and the overarching genito-pelvic pain/penetration disorder are defined? 👉 What are the symptoms of chronic vulvar pain and related conditions? 👉 Could recurrent or chronic UTI cause ongoing vulvar pain or burning sensations? 👉 If vulvar pain is linked to nerve damage or nerve inflammation, are there any treatment approaches that may help? 👉 What type of clinician is most likely to be knowledgeable about vulvar pain and possible treatments? 👉 Do you have any advice for those who have vulvar pain but have not been able to access a clinician who can help? 👉 What impact do chronic vulvar pain conditions have on sexual function, both physically and psychologically? 👉 Are there non-hormonal treatments that can help women regain their libido? See our UTI and hormones playlist:    • UTI and Hormones   Read Emma's story about overcoming chronic pelvic pain: https://liveutifree.com/chronic-pelvi... Watch Dr. Nicholas Folgeson explain pudendal nerve pain:    • Dr. Nicholas Fogelson on UTI & Pain   *About Dr. Maria Uloko* Dr. Maria Uloko is a board certified urologist specializing in comprehensive sexual health, reconstruction and prosthesis. Uniquely, she is recognized as one of the seven urologists globally providing the surgical and medical management of sexual dysfunction of all gender.  With vast expertise in treating a myriad of conditions such as vulvar sexual dysfunction, sexual pain, low libido, erectile dysfunction treatments, symptomatic menopause, atrophic vaginitis, urologic prosthetic surgery, Peyronie’s disease, and hormone replacement therapy, she provides exceptional care to patients across all gender spectrums. She is a strong advocate of improving the quality of life of her patients by providing a comprehensive, compassionate, and inclusive approach to often stigmatized subjects. She believes in empowering her patients to take ownership of their sexual health by providing a shame-free space to ask questions and share their stories. She seeks to close gaps in disparities of care and implement systems that promote diversity and inclusivity. A former UCSD clinical professor, Dr. Uloko transitioned from her practice at UCSD to become the CEO of MUMD Sexual Medicine Consulting and the founder of VULVAi. This innovative patient advocacy tool employs AI to aid patients grappling with vulvovaginal issues, including pain, recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and recurrent infections, marking a significant advancement in personalized healthcare. *About Live UTI Free* Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We provide research support, recruitment for research, and free resources for patient and clinician education on topics within women's pelvic health, with a focus on UTI. We do our best to provide patients with information about clinicians who specialize in recurrent and chronic UTI, in different regions. Patients, clinicians and researchers are welcome to reach out: https://liveutifree.com/contact Post-production: Melissa Wairimu   / kreativlee_   *Disclaimer* The opinions presented in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Live UTI Free team. Live UTI Free does not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.