We need 1000 bladders for this critical research to succeed and you can help us get there! Sign up for the study directly here! Urine is not sterile. This was only discovered in 2014 and we have a lot of catching up to do. Scientists still don’t know a lot about the female urinary microbiome or why some women get …
Every day people ask us about UTI stories of success, and whether it is truly possible to recover from recurrent UTI. We can definitively say that yes, people do recover, and sometimes they reach out to share their story. Sharing personal UTI journeys is important as it helps others in the community feel less alone, and learning more about one …
Below you can find our ‘Ask me anything’ series with our scientific advisor, Dr. Krystal Thomas-White. We collected questions from our community all about UTI science, and Dr. Thomas-White has helped explain many of the mechanisms and terminology. We’ll continue with our expert Q&A series, and you can contribute questions over on our Instagram account. Check back in here regularly, …
UTI and BV go hand in hand for many people. As do UTI and yeast infection for others. Research has shown that the urinary and vaginal microbiomes are interconnected, so it’s no surprise that organisms in one can have an impact on the other. In this video, Dr. Tim Hlavinka discusses the cycle of UTI and BV or yeast, and …
UTI and hormones are linked, and while the research into exactly how is somewhat lacking, we hear from people every week who have experienced this link firsthand. In this video, Dr. Tim Hlavinka discusses the connection between UTI and hormones. He also delves into the relationship between hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and recurrent UTI. The discussion on hormones extends into …
Interstitial Cystitis testing and recurrent UTI treatment are big topics here at Live UTI Free. We covered both in our recent interview with Dr Raj Patel, a urologist who uses molecular testing as a tool to get to the bottom of many issues related to the urinary tract. Clinicians who would like to get involved in our community can learn …
Alongside being a UK reality TV star, businesswoman and mother (among many other things), Marnie Simpson knows exactly what it’s like to experience chronic UTI and has struggled with UTIs since she was 17 years old. Now 28, her UTIs have been chronic for the past 4 years, leaving her in constant pain, sometimes bedridden and unable to care for …
Accurate identification of organisms, along with antibiotic susceptibility testing is a crucial part of UTI testing, diagnosis and treatment. It may be even more significant for sufferers of recurrent UTI that have a history of frequent antibiotic use that has not eradicated the infection. UTI testing companies use different approaches to antibiotic susceptibility testing and it’s important to discuss these …
As part of our series on recurrent UTI treatment approaches, we spoke with Michael Hsieh MD, PhD. Dr Michael Hsieh, a urologist who specializes in pediatric urology, is based in Washington, D.C. He has extensive experience in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for urologic conditions, and also runs a bladder biology research group. Everything you read below is based on our …
Completing a UTI test at home can seem like a convenient approach. I mean, seriously, if you’re chained to a toilet, in pain, the last thing you want to do is leave home to get a test elsewhere. Before you jump into ordering a home UTI test there are some important things you need to know. The type of UTI …
