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UTIs and age — how age impacts urinary health Uqora®

WEBWhy it happens: By the age of 7, approximately 7.8% of girls and 1.7% of boys in the United States will have had a UTI. Recurrence rates are typically between 30 to 50% and occur …

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The 3 components everyone should know about recurrent UTIs

WEBIn 2017, research was published demonstrating how this might happen.G. vaginalis from the vagina enters the urinary tract and disrupts and weakens the bladder wall, making it …

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UTI Education: Everything To Know About UTIs Uqora

WEBThe 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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What is Interstitial Cystitis

WEBInterstitial Cystitis (IC) affects an estimated 3 to 8 million females in the United States (1). Yet still, bladder health is severely under-researched so there is no known cure for IC at …

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UTI Test Strips Guide: How to Read & Use Uqora

WEBDr. 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 …

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UTIs & Mental Health

WEBPeople with chronic illness are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression when compared to their healthy counterparts.. If you’re someone who gets UTIs from sex, you …

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The Difference Between UTIs and Embedded or Recurrent UTIs

WEBSpencer is Co-Founder and COO of Uqora. Trained in biochemistry at UC Berkeley, Spencer leads Uqora’s research and development initiatives focusing on UTIs, urinary …

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Recurrent UTIs In Menopause and Beyond Uqora®

WEBUTIs can become a big problem for women starting in menopause, and getting one UTI can mean a high-risk for more. In postmenopausal women, UTI recurrence rates (recurrence …

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Urinary health concerns for the trans community Uqora®

WEBAleece Fosnight, MSPAS, PA-C, CSC-S, CSE, NCMP, IF and Medical Advisor at Aeroflow Urology has been a physician assistant for the past 10 years and has been a sexual …

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What to expect at your first pelvic floor physical therapy …

WEBEvidence has shown that pelvic floor physical therapy can help reduce recurrent UTIs.However, pelvic floor therapy has many other benefits including addressing urinary …

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What Every Woman Needs To Know About Incontinence Uqora®

WEBJacqueline Giannelli, FNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner specializing in sexual wellness and peri/menopause. Jacqueline is currently a clinical expert at Elektra Health, a next gen …

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Meet Dr. Katherine Klos, Urology Uqora®

WEBMeet Uqora Medical Advisor and Urologist, Dr. Katherine Klos. Dr. Klos understands the multidimensional aspects of urologic care and specializes in recurrent UTIs, interstitial …

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Biofilms & Their Role in Recurrent UTIs Uqora®

WEBA recurring urinary tract infection can be defined as at least 3 episodes of UTI in the previous 12 months or at least 2 episodes within the previous 6 months. While these …

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UTI risk factors for males Uqora®

WEBMany reasons why males get UTIs can be attributed to age-related factors. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases at the NIH, males over …

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UTIs and Periods: Why Does Menstruation Influence UTI risk

WEBTypically, vagina pH is low (acidic), between 4 and 5. The acidic pH is maintained by the presence of lactobacilli bacteria that release lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide, and by …

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The Different Causes Of Urinary Tract Infections & Why Uqora®

WEBAs mentioned above, sexual activity is the most commonly reported cause of UTIs, especially in younger women. During sexual activity, bacteria, most commonly e. coli, …

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Understanding Vaginal pH Balance: Symptoms & Solutions

WEBResearch has indicated that vaginal health and bladder health are interconnected, meaning if vaginal health is compromised it can negatively impact urinary tract health. …

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