The 3 components everyone should know about recurrent UTIs
Your urogenital health (that is, your vaginal health and bladder health) is all related.
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Do I Have a UTI or is it Ureaplasma?
Ureaplasma is a bacteria that lives in the respiratory and the urogenital parts of both males and females and is typically transmitted through sexual intercourse. If ureaplasma becomes too dominant, it can cause a UTI. Ureaplasma may not present in a standard urine culture and may go undiagnosed or be incorrectly diagnosed as Interstitial Cystitis (IC).
The constipation-UTI correlation
Yes, UTIs and constipation are connected. If you're experiencing constipation, it's time to take a look at your pelvic floor.
Leukocytes and Nitrites in Urine: How Do They Factor in a UTI diagnosis?
A UTI test strip and dipstick test for leukocytes and nitrites in the urine. When your urine is nitrite positive, it likely means there’s a bacterial infection. Leukocyte negative means that the amount of white blood cells in your urine are low and not secreting leukocyte esterase, which is a compound white blood cells excrete when they’re activated, or fighting off an infection.
Do UTIs Cause Back Pain?
We’re here to support you on every step of your journey, including understanding how UTIs symptoms can show up for different people. UTIs can often feel debilitating, and adding back pain into the mix can make you feel even worse. If you notice a dull, aching pain or sharp discomfort in your back while dealing with a UTI, it's important to seek treatment from your healthcare provider. This way, you can stop the infection from becoming more severe.
Can I Have Sex When I Have a UTI?
While it's physically possible to have sex with a UTI, it's generally not advised to have sex during an active UTI. Anecdotally, having sex with a UTI can feel uncomfortable. Since a UTI is an active infection of the urinary tract, it could also worsen your symptoms, and potentially introduce more bacteria into your urinary tract. It’s generally recommended to hold off on sexual activities until UTI symptoms have cleared. There are a few sexual and urinary health measures that can support you in getting proactive about your urinary health, like peeing before and after sex, and making informed choices about lubrication.
Urinary health concerns in the trans community
UTIs and pelvic floor health are common urinary health concerns for the trans community. Aleece Fosnight, PA-C explains.
5 tips for talking to your partner about UTIs
Amelia Glynn is a former journalist and current brand writer for health and wellness startups. She’s also a grateful Uqora customer.
My Journey with IC
My name is Crystal Liu, I am 39 year old living in San Diego. I am here to tell you that life doesn’t end with an IC diagnosis.
UTIs and mental health explained by four mental health specialists
The link between our physical and mental health explained by four mental health specialists.
Too Many UTIs - an overview of recurrent UTIs and how to manage them
You are not alone if you think you are getting too many urinary tract infections (UTIs). Frequent (or recurrent) UTIs are common, especially in women.
Biofilms and their role in recurrent UTIs
How bacteria use biofilms to protect themselves from antibiotics, the immune system, and cause recurring UTIs that are difficult to fight.
Urinary Tract Infection Tests — what they are and what they mean (or don’t mean)
There are many available methods for testing for urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is an overview of the current approaches to testing.
UTI research milestones — and future research needed
The last decade has brought many milestones in the world of UTI research.
The Difference Between UTIs and Embedded or Recurrent UTIs
Recurrent UTIs, or persistent UTIs/ Embedded UTIs, are distinctly different from one-off UTIs, and can turn into a difficult, ongoing battle.
Recurrent UTIs in Menopause and Beyond
UTIs can become a big problem for women starting in menopause, and getting one UTI can mean a high-risk for more.
Recurrent UTIs as a possible explanation for Interstitial Cystitis
IC can possibly be explained by two types of recurrent UTIs: UTIs caused by hidden bacteria and UTIs caused by uncommon bacteria.
The 3 components everyone should know about recurrent UTIs
Your urogenital health (that is, your vaginal health and bladder health) is all related.