Category: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

  • How to Advocate for Yourself With a Reluctant Doctor

    Navigating healthcare can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, even without illness. But when you’re already vulnerable due to health concerns, encountering a doctor who…

  • What to Do If UTIs Are Affecting Your Mental Health

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are often thought of as purely physical ailments – painful urination, frequent urges, discomfort in the abdomen. And while these physical…

  • Can UTI Symptoms Appear Within Hours of Exposure?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are remarkably common, affecting millions annually, and often associated with discomforting symptoms like burning sensations during urination, frequent urges to go,…

  • How to Know If You Need a Specialist for Recurrent UTIs

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, particularly among women. Many people experience at least one UTI in their lifetime, often characterized by that frustrating…

  • Can Pets Carry Bacteria That Lead to UTIs?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frustratingly common, affecting millions each year. Often associated with bacterial contamination, UTIs can cause discomfort, pain, and even more serious…

  • What Are the Best Preventive Steps After Sex?

    Sexual health is often discussed in terms of avoiding unwanted outcomes – preventing STIs, unplanned pregnancies, and navigating consent. However, focusing solely on prevention overlooks…

  • Can a UTI Be Caused by Your Own Bacteria?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting millions annually. Most people associate UTIs with external sources – bacteria entering from outside the body. However,…

  • How to Prevent UTIs Without Taking Medication

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting millions of people each year – particularly women. They can range from mildly annoying to severely debilitating,…

  • What Are the Latest Non-Antibiotic UTI Treatments?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting millions of people annually – disproportionately women, but certainly impacting men too. While traditionally treated with antibiotics,…

  • Can a Hot Bath Soothe UTI Discomfort?

    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are incredibly common, affecting millions of people each year—disproportionately women—and can range from mildly annoying to severely debilitating. The discomfort associated…