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After recovering from a recurrent UTI that led to long-term chronic symptoms, Melissa founded Live UTI Free, a patient research and education organization focused on improving outcomes by sharing crucial information to help others find better UTI testing and treatment.
Through her own PhD research, her work with the patient community and the extensive research of her team, the organization has developed an expansive network of researchers, clinicians and like-minded organizations. Melissa is always happy to hear from anyone working to address the gaps in women’s health research.
Articles by
Dr Melissa Kramer
How to Prevent UTI: 23 Tips That Can Help Overcome Recurrent UTIs
Prevention
Author:
Dr Melissa Kramer
You may have heard how to prevent UTI with tips like, wipe from front to back, or pee after sex. But there are others it’s almost certain you haven’t considered. So this article will cover the basics as well as some lesser known but potentially highly effective tips about how to prevent UTI. Jump To Section: What Does the Science
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Could An Underlying Bladder Infection Be Causing Your Recurrent UTI?
Causes
Author:
Dr Melissa Kramer
If you get UTIs frequently you’re most definitely not alone. But did you know recurrent UTIs may actually be caused by a chronic bladder infection that never quite went away? One in two females will get a UTI in their lifetime, and it’s estimated that up to 44% will have a recurrence of UTI within six months of their first
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Why Your UTI Test May Be Negative Even When You Have Symptoms
Testing
Author:
Dr Melissa Kramer
Have you had a negative UTI test, even though you have symptoms of a UTI? Or you might get a positive result, followed by a negative result, even though your UTI symptoms haven’t really improved. Well, rest assured, you’re not the only one who has experienced this. And even more reassuring, there’s a good chance your test results were wrong,
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UTI Home Remedies: Most Researched vs. Most Searched
Home Remedies
Author:
Dr Melissa Kramer
If you’ve suffered from frequent UTIs, we’re guessing you’re no stranger to UTI home remedies. In fact, it’s almost impossible to avoid home remedies in a search for recurrent UTI treatment. Jump To Section: There Is No Single Natural UTI Remedy That Will Cure All UTIs While we aren’t about conveying a message of good vs. bad when it comes
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UTI Antibiotics: Treatment For Urinary Tract Infection
Treatment
Author:
Dr Melissa Kramer
What are the best UTI antibiotics? What happens if antibiotics don’t work? Can you treat a UTI without antibiotics? Here is where we lay out everything you need to know about UTI antibiotics. If you’ve ever googled questions like… Should I take Amoxicillin for UTI?What are the best antibiotics for UTI?Is Macrobid for UTI appropriate?What happens if antibiotics don’t work
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Recurrent UTI Treatment: Which Approach Is Right For You?
Treatment
Author:
Dr Melissa Kramer
Jump To Section: The truth is, there are very few conclusive guidelines for recurrent UTI treatment. If you show up at a clinic with yet another UTI, you will most likely receive a short course of antibiotics – the same treatment you would receive if it was your first UTI. This would be all well and good if it cleared
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