Nearly 42% of Women in the UAE Suffer from Urinary Incontinence: Abu Dhabi Conference to Tackle the Region’s Hidden Health Crisis

The landmark ICS-EUS 2025 conference will showcase the latest innovations in continence care and promote patient-first approaches that emphasize prevention, holistic wellbeing, and culturally sensitive care across the GCC.

Dr. Yaser Saeedi, President of Emirates Urological Society (EUS) speaking at an EUS Conference in Dubai

• Nearly 1 in 4 women across the GCC live with incontinence, yet only a fraction seek treatment
• Congress to explore key themes including Andrology, Uro-Oncology, and Urotechnology, with a spotlight on the digital revolution in continence care

September 1, 2025; Abu Dhabi, UAE – Urinary or fecal incontinence affects nearly one in four women across the GCC, yet fewer than 30% seek treatment. Too often concealed by stigma and misconceptions, the condition quietly undermines quality of life, disrupting work, family responsibilities, and even spiritual practices. With obesity, diabetes, prostate conditions, and neurological disorders on the rise, the challenge is intensifying.

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