Are Women With PCOS More Likely to Get UTIs?

Author: Dr. Thomas R. Blake, MD

  • Are Women With PCOS More Likely to Get UTIs?

    Are Women With PCOS More Likely to Get UTIs?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women. Most women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, often recognizing the frustrating…

  • How Often Should Women Be Screened for UTIs?

    How Often Should Women Be Screened for UTIs?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women, leading many to wonder about the appropriate frequency of screening. The discomfort – burning sensations…

  • Why Women Feel More Pressure With UTIs Than Men

    Why Women Feel More Pressure With UTIs Than Men

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are notoriously unpleasant, causing discomfort ranging from mild irritation to debilitating pain. While UTIs affect people of all genders, they disproportionately…

  • How Vaginal Health Supplements Help Urinary Health

    How Vaginal Health Supplements Help Urinary Health

    The intricate connection between vaginal and urinary health is often underestimated. Many women assume these are separate systems functioning independently, but this isn’t true. The…

  • Can Menstrual Pads Trigger UTIs in Women?

    Can Menstrual Pads Trigger UTIs in Women?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are remarkably common, especially among women. Many factors contribute to their development, ranging from sexual activity and dehydration to anatomical predisposition.…

  • Is Sexual Pain Related to Urinary Issues in Women?

    Is Sexual Pain Related to Urinary Issues in Women?

    Sexual pain is a surprisingly common experience for women, yet it often goes unreported due to embarrassment, normalization, or lack of awareness about what constitutes…

  • How to Talk to a Partner About UTI Risk in Women

    How to Talk to a Partner About UTI Risk in Women

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, especially for women. Many experience them at least once in their lifetime, and some struggle with recurrent infections…

  • How UTIs Affect Mental Health in Women

    How UTIs Affect Mental Health in Women

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often dismissed as inconvenient disruptions – bothersome but ultimately manageable illnesses. While many associate them primarily with physical discomfort—the burning…

  • Can Bladder Pain Be Misdiagnosed in Women?

    Can Bladder Pain Be Misdiagnosed in Women?

    Bladder pain is a surprisingly common complaint among women, yet it’s often shrouded in complexity and misdiagnosis. What appears initially as a simple urinary tract…

  • How Antibiotics Alter Vaginal Flora in Women

    How Antibiotics Alter Vaginal Flora in Women

    The vaginal ecosystem is a remarkably complex and dynamic environment, crucial for women’s reproductive and overall health. It’s not sterile; rather, it teems with microorganisms…