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The constipation-UTI correlation

By Heather Fraebel, DPT

Yes, they are connected. If you're experiencing constipation, it's time to take a look at your pelvic floor.

Urinary health concerns in the trans community

By Aleece Fosnight, PA-C

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

By Amelia Glynn

Amelia Glynn is a former journalist and current brand writer for health and wellness startups. She’s also a grateful Uqora customer.

How to read UTI test strip results

By Dr. Katherine Klos, MD

Dr. Katherine Klos is a board-certified urologist practicing in Washington, DC and a Uqora Medical Advisor. She completed her medical training at the University of Alabama and her urology residency at The George Washington University. Since graduating residency in 2012, she has developed a practice that focuses on pelvic health for both male and female patients. Dr. Klos understands the multidimensional aspects of urologic care and believes in a partnership approach to help her patients reach their goals through traditional medical therapeutics and overall wellness strategies. Dr. Klos is also active in research and developing technologies, and she serves in an advisory role at the FDA. Outside of patient care, Dr. Klos is a talented pastry chef and enjoys spending time with her three young children.

What are leukocytes and nitrites, and how do they factor in a UTI diagnosis?

By Barbara Hebert, MLS

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.

UTI or ureaplasma?

By Dr. Daniel Boyer M.D.

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).

My Journey with IC

By Crystal Liu

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

By Kate Labat

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

By Linda Brubaker

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.