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The burden of male infertility is often unrecognized and its causes are poorly understood. Efforts to increase awareness and understanding are being undertaken to improve fertility outcomes and overall health for affected men.
Urology is a historically male-dominated field and, although the number of women is increasing, gender equity is still far off. All members of the urology community need to work together to drive a change.
June is Pride month, which is dedicated to celebrating LGBT+ communities worldwide. It also provides an opportunity to celebrate these communities in our own field and to consider how we can improve inclusion and health care for LGBT+ patients in urology.
Although the inequalities and injustices faced by Black people are not new, they have recently become a talking point worldwide. Urology is not immune to these biases. It is time for change.
Improved tools for diagnosis, treatment and basic research into the mechanisms of urological disease have transformed our field over the past 15 years. However, building on these advances relies on continued collaboration, teamwork and data sharing across our specialty.
Understanding the disparities between a surgeon and patient experience is valuable for both. And what patient is better placed to describe their prostate cancer journey than Stephen Fry?