Sexual desire and activity continue well into later life, and advanced age alone is not a deterrent to a happy and healthy sex life; however, clinicians should be aware that the normal sexual response of men and women may change with aging.
Sexuality and sexual activity do not end when a person reaches a certain age. Sexual desire and activity continue well into later life, and age is not a deterrent to a happy and healthy sex life.
Urinary incontinence is a common symptom among older adults that is often marginalized and not properly addressed.
MD, FRCSC
Prostate cancer is the highest in incidence in Canada, ahead of lung and colon cancers. This is largely due to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening.
Pelvic organ prolapse is a common condition among women, and its prevalence increases with age.
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Women in the Western world may expect to spend a significant portion of their lives in postmenopause.
Ovarian cancer has more than a physical impact.There are also emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, and practical consequences for those women diagnosed with the disease.
The incidence of breast cancer increases with advancing age, and the relative frequency of benign breast disease (BBD) decreases.
Urinary incontinence is a common symptom among older adults that is often marginalized and not properly addressed.
MD, FRCSC
Prostate cancer is the highest in incidence in Canada, ahead of lung and colon cancers. This is largely due to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer mortality in women over 65 years of age.
The diagnosis and management of cervical cancer in the older patient presents important challenges to the geriatrician and oncologist.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
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Urinary incontinence is a significant problem in older women. Prevalence rates vary from 4.5–44% in healthy older women and increase to 22–90% in patients in long-term care facilities.
