4 Unexpected Reasons Why Condoms Cause UTI
Do condoms cause urinary tract infections (UTIs)? If so, why? Let’s take a look at several clinical research papers to better understand the link between condom
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5 Links Between Hormonal Contraceptives & UTI
Have you been wondering if it’s possible that your oral contraceptive pill causes UTI? You might be onto something. While technically, UTIs are caused by
7 Facts Proving IUD & UTI Link
In a previous post, I explained why certain condoms could cause a UTI; this time, let’s examine the connection between IUD & UTI. IUDs were
Can oral sex cause a UTI?
Can oral sex cause a UTI? (Another popular question: Can I perform oral sex on my partner if she or he has a UTI? which is
Main UTI Causes. What makes you prone to UTIs?
While it’s tempting to jump to a conclusion and blame “bad bacteria” for all the troubles, I suggest you take a moment to appreciate the
Ureaplasma & UTI
In our closed Facebook group, we often discuss UTI-like symptoms in men and women who also have negative urine culture results (when no bacteria grows
Dr. Linda Brubaker: Why Standard Urine Culture Test Is Not Enough
If you suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI), you’ve probably had your urine cultured for bacteria. This is when your doctor takes a urine
UTI Bacteria Types: Get To Know Bacteria That Cause UTI
Bacteria that cause UTI are divided into two main classes: gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Gram-negative bacteria have an outer cell membrane while gram-positive bacteria don’t.
Bacterial Vaginosis 101
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) increases the risk of UTIs. In this post, Jessica Lloyd, BHS(N), who runs the project myvagina.com shares her insights on how to diagnose and
Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Recurrent UTIs
Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Recurrent UTIs could be connected but the relationship is much more complicated than you might think. As you know, urinary tract
Comprehensive Review of Recurrent UTI Testing Options: Emerging Trends
If your urine culture test comes back negative and OTC UTI tests do not work, there are other options such as Next-generation sequencing (NGS). However, you…
Can A Leaky Gut Cause IC (Interstitial Cystitis)?
Can a leaky gut cause IC? Well, I have been seeing some great success in the reduction of pain symptoms when working with my interstitial
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