Maria Uloko MD

My dad has spent the last 4 years getting his PhD while working two full time jobs. He did it because he didn’t want me to be the only Doctor in the family. At the age of 65, world, meet Dr. Emmanuel Uloko 😭 my father, my biggest cheerleader and who I compare every man to.

This shift didn’t happen by accident. It happened because of loud, brilliant, patient-first voices like @KellyCaspersonMD, @laurabukavina, @ashleygwinter, @DrRachelRubin—and because orgs like @AmerUrological are listening. We’ve got a long way to go, but we’re moving.

What I love most about urology? We move fast—and we listen. In 2020, women’s sexual health was barely a whisper. Now we have GSM guidelines that acknowledge androgens and updated survivorship care for women post-cystectomy. Humbled to be a part of this work.

A recent study found that residents are uncomfortable managing female sexual dysfunction due to a lack of training. In a recent interview with Urology Times, Maria Uloko, MD, (@MariaUloko) discussed the implications of these findings for clinical care: urologytimes.com/view/maria-ulo…

How is chronic vulvar pain diagnosed and treated? Our recent interview with @MariaUloko answers questions collected from our community in our latest video. Thank you for sharing your expertise! youtu.be/Z4g8-NT9b2k

It's often claimed that the clitoris contains 8,000 nerve endings, but this is a figure that comes from a study of cows. Dr. @MariaUloko analyzed the nerve structure of the clitoris in humans and found that the number is much higher! sexandpsychology.com/blog/podcast/e…

A woman patient told me they asked their doctor for help because she had a low libido. The doctor told her to “lose weight so your husband is more interested in you.” We still have a long way to go in battling weight stigma even in physicians.

Doctor here: in a world of siloed electronic medical records (and where we are still using the fax machine in the Year of Our Lord 2024) I find it enormously helpful when patients do this Self-advocacy is among the most powerful forces in healthcare

Fascinating talk today by @MariaUloko on the lifespan of the vulva- so informative and inspiring!! @kinseyinstitute #WomensHealth #aging

Had an amazing time on KTLA yesterday talking about sexual health and how platforms like VULVAi are helping doctors better diagnose and treat vulvovaginal conditions. We're breaking barriers and equipping professionals to provide better care.

Delayed Climax Issues? What to Know aol.com/delayed-climax… via @AOL For related @yoursexmedjour paper 👉 nature.com/articles/s4144… @joie_de_vi_MD @IsabellaDolendo @MariaUloko @darshanpatelmd @UCSD_Urology

Very excited and honored to be speaking @kinseyinstitute on vulvar health throughout the lifespan and how it relates to diseases like UTIs and chronic pelvic pain. THEN we’re going to learn all about the steps to preventing these diseases from happening! Don’t miss it!

I am excited to demo & showcase what we are building and scaling at Plug In Ventures Demo Day event on September 12th! Would love to invite my investor, corporate and Founder peers to join to see what we are building! You can RSVP to attend at lnkd.in/d5DShdy7.

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What Does L-arginine Do Sexually? - Check out this new article about the science behind L-Arginine and sexual health. vellabio.com/blogs/vella-vo…

@AlexRiceMD There are so many practices we do that harm patients without thinking. He really did get great care but that’s because I had triple check and fight for everything and have a robust network of physicians I can consult. And I’m still exhausted. I don’t know how people do this??

@MariaUloko Whew, you ain’t said nothing but a word! Especially if you are the sole healthcare professional in the family?! It’s your duty.

Time is the most precious resource we have. Last week reminded me how much of a commodity it is. My dad had a medical complication that almost ensured we would no longer have time together. His chances of survival/recovery were not in his favor. I knew that and was prepared.

It’s okay to be perceived as a “bitch” when that advocacy results in measures that keep you or your loved ones alive. We’ll expand on that later but today I’m focusing on the joy of time.

There are many lessons that have been reinforced throughout this experience that I will expand on later. Miracles are real. Healthcare is fucked. It’s so broken, so dangerous for people- especially people of color, medical errors are common and you HAVE to be your own advocate.