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The Gut-Vagina Connection: How to Boost Vaginal Health Through a Balanced Gut
A healthy gut can help prevent yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, UTIs, and other vaginal conditions—all while balancing the vaginal flora.
Vaginal Health
Boric Acid for Yeast Infections: An All-Natural Way to Boost Vaginal Health
Discover the best boric acid suppository for treating yeast infections naturally and improving vaginal health.
Bladder Health
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April 04, 2024
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Bladder Health Explanatory Video
Learn how Utiva Bladder Health can help manage mild to moderate overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. It uses a proprietary formula (Flowens) which is clinically proven to help strengthen urinary function for men and women such as bladder emptying, urinary frequency, and flow.
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Vaginal Health
February 05, 2024
5 min read
How Do I Know if I Have a Yeast Infection, a UTI, or Something Else?
Many vaginal conditions have similar symptoms, like yeast infections and urinary tract infections. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Bladder Health
January 09, 2024
5 min read
Can You Treat Overactive Bladder Naturally?
Discover the many treatment options for overactive bladder, including lifestyle modifications, prescription drugs, and supplements to treat OAB naturally.
UTI
December 11, 2023
1 min read
What are silent UTIs?
Recent studies have shown that “normal” urine may be colonized with many different micro-organisms that do not necessarily cause harm.
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Vaginal Health
December 11, 2023
4 min read
Vaginas and UTIs: Understanding the Vaginal Microbiome and its Impact on Your Urinary Health
The healthier your vagina is, the less likely you are to get UTIs. Here’s everything you need to know.
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UTI
October 24, 2023
2 min read
Breaking down doctor language: How to decode what your doctor is saying?
Here are some common terms used by doctors in the world of urinary tract health.
UTI
September 11, 2023
3 min read
The Link Between Dementia and UTIs: Spotting the Signs and Preventing Infection
People with dementia are twice as likely to develop UTIs. Here’s how to spot the symptoms and prevent infections, including the best cranberry pills for UTI.
UTI
August 22, 2023
1 min read
If you get a UTI, does that mean you will have another one?
Although it's common to have a UTI more than once in your life, having one UTI does not condemn you to UTIs to come!
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How to Establish Healthy Habits (And Stick to Them)
A full guide to breaking habits, forming healthy ones, and using them to improve your well-being—from your mental health to your urinary tract.
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Vaginal Health
Pelvic Health Issues in Women: Navigating Challenges at Every Age
UTIs from sex. Bladder problems postmenopause. Women are prone to pelvic health issues at every age—but prevention is possible through lifestyle changes and supplements.
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Vaginal Health
Yeast infection vs. UTI: How can you tell the difference?
Sometimes telling the difference between a yeast infection and UTI can be tricky. Here are some key differences to look out for.
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Natural Supplements for UTI Prevention
Utiva cranberry pills, D-mannose, and probiotics are all high-quality natural supplements for UTI prevention.
UTI
April 18, 2023
5 min read
Biofilms: The Not-So-Secret Cause of Chronic UTIs
Suffering from frequent UTIs? Biofilms might be to blame. Here’s how to prevent them, including the best cranberry pills for UTIs.
UTI
April 11, 2023
2 min read
Flowens vs. PACs: What is the difference?
Clearing the confusion on how Flowens and PACs provide different benefits for urinary tract health (even though both are technically cranberry).
Bladder Health
Bladder Health
March 13, 2023
3 min read
Lifestyle changes and herbal options for OAB: What can you do on your own?
Urologist, Dr. Yana Barbalat explains 5 ways you can naturally manage OAB symptoms on your own, before seeing a doctor – aka first-line treatment for OAB.
Gut Health
UTI
March 06, 2023
4 min read
Why should you take a probiotic with Lactobacillus to prevent UTIs?
Do probiotics help UTI prevention? The answer is yes—as long as they contain Lactobacillus. Discover the benefits of this superstar bacteria for UTI prevention, immune function, gut health, and more.
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UTI
February 22, 2023
7 min read
9 signs of an unhealthy gut (and what to do about it)
Your gut microbiome is the foundation of your health. Here are 9 signs that it needs some love—plus our top tips for boosting your gut health over time.
UTI
February 15, 2023
5 min read
How to optimize water intake for better bladder health
Drinking more water is crucial for staying healthy and preventing UTIs. Here are tips to stay hydrated and boost water absorption.
UTI
January 30, 2023
2 min read
Is it possible for a UTI to go away without the use of antibiotics?
Good news - for some UTI patients, all it takes is waiting 48 hours to feel better. That's why its usually recommended to hold off on antibiotic treatment unless symptoms worsen.
UTI
January 17, 2023
4 min read
3 incredible health benefits of D-mannose
Meet D-mannose: an all-natural sugar that can prevent UTIs, stimulate good bacteria growth, and even treat a rare disease called carbohydrate-deficient glycoprotein syndrome type 1b.
Bladder Health
January 11, 2023
3 min read
The 411 on Incontinence
Most people think that all incontinence is the same, but incontinence comes in a few different varieties: stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and overflow incontinence. Here is the difference between all three forms and how to treat them.
UTI
December 06, 2022
5 min read
The amazing health benefits of cranberries: From UTI prevention to cancer
Cranberries can prevent UTIs, kill cancer cells, lower cholesterol, and even improve your memory. But how you consume them makes a difference. Here’s everything you need to know.
UTI
November 21, 2022
5 min read
UTIs during pregnancy: Your guide to risks, treatment, and prevention
Over 30% of pregnant women will get a UTI. Here’s why it’s so common and how you can prevent UTIs during pregnancy—and beyond.
Prostate Health
November 09, 2022
5 min read
What is the best age to start taking care of your prostate?
50% of men over the age of 50 are impacted by their enlarged prostate. Here’s a guide for when (and how) to start taking action on your prostate health — from screening options to the best prostate supplement.
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UTI
November 03, 2022
2 min read
If I am experiencing frequency, how can I tell if it’s from OAB or infection?
It's not easy to define urinary frequency because what’s “normal” is different for everyone, depending on fluid intake and many other factors. Urologist, Dr. Yana Barbalat explains some of the most common reasons why you might be experiencing frequency.
UTI
October 12, 2022
2 min read
Negative Urine Culture But Still Have UTI Symptoms: What To Do
Just because you feel like you have a UTI, doesn’t always mean that you have a UTI. There are many causes of UTI like symptoms which are often very treatable. The key is to find a good doctor and get the right diagnosis.
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Prostate Health
September 20, 2022
2 min read
Understanding Overactive Bladder and Prostate Issues in Men
OAB can be a confusing topic because there are many causes for both men and women, and research is still under way. Here is a list of what we know can cause OAB in men and how OAB differs from prostate issues.
UTI
September 01, 2022
3 min read
The UTI Tracker App
Over 100 million UTIs are diagnosed annually. Learn about Board Certified Urologist Dr. Dana Rice's digital platform and how it has helped 81% of users experience a reduction in the number of UTIs.
UTI
August 22, 2022
5 min read
The different types of cranberry measurements and why they matter for UTI supplements
How do you know if a cranberry supplement is effective? It all depends on the amount of PACs and how they’re measured.
UTI
August 17, 2022
3 min read
Helping Seniors with Recurrent UTIs: What Family Members Can Do
How you can recognize their symptoms and avoid antibiotic use when unnecessary? Understanding and managing a senior’s UTI symptoms can be tricky, but prevention is possible with the proper education and resources.
Bladder Health
August 15, 2022
5 min read
The side effects of OAB medication and how they impact patient compliance
78% of people who start OAB drugs stop taking them within a year. Here are the harsh side effects to watch out for, plus the natural OAB supplement that can help.
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Overactive Bladder Resource
Struggling with OAB symptoms? Here are the answers to all of your burning questions.
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Is there a correlation between overactive bladder and UTIs?
Ever wonder if overactive bladder and UTIs are correlated? Board Certified Urologist Dr. Yana Barbalat breaks it down for us.
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How much cranberry juice or dried cranberries will give you 36mg of PACs?
Cranberry juice has been studied for prevention of urinary tract infections and 240 – 300 ml of cranberry juice in those studies yielded 36-40 mg of PACs. However, this is something that cannot be generalized to all cranberry drinks and juices.
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Treating Incontinence and Recurrent UTIs in Elderly Patients
Incontinence and recurrent UTIs often co-exist in the same population of geriatric patients. Therefore, it can be tricky to figure out whether to treat a UTI based on the degree of incontinence.
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Official Urologist Protocol for Treating UTIs
As a urology community, we have guidelines that can help guide our management but very often doctors differ in their practice based on their experience and training. There is also a constant influx of new data that can guide us one way or another.
UTI
April 21, 2022
1 min read
Is it Safe to Use D-mannose in patients with diabetes?
D-mannose is a sugar found naturally in many fruits and berries. However, unlike glucose, a sugar that we have all heard about, D-mannose is absorbed very slowly in the gut making it safe for people whith diabetes.
UTI
April 14, 2022
7 min read
How to stay hydrated and prevent UTIs during Ramadan
During Ramadan, fasting can cause major dehydration and other complications, like UTIs. Here’s how to make this your healthiest, most hydrated Ramadan yet.
UTI
March 28, 2022
1 min read
What is the role of ureaplasma in UTIs?
Ureaplasma is a bacterium that is sometimes found in the vagina. This bacterium typically comes from a current or previous sexual partner and lives in the vagina along with the other bacteria that co-exist in there, often not causing any symptoms or long-term issues.
UTI
March 17, 2022
1 min read
Skene’s Glands and UTIs: What’s the deal?
Skene’s glands consists of two small ducts located along both sides of the female urethra. They are composed of the same tissue as the clitoris and play a vital role in both urinary and sexual health. Occasionally, when people have frequent urinary tract infections, the skene’s glands can get recurrently infected with bacteria and inflamed.
UTI
March 07, 2022
3 min read
What are the most common UTI-related questions a urologist gets?
UTIs are very distressing and tend to really impact one’s quality of life. Some patients develop recurrent urinary tract infections and that’s generally when they get referred to a urologist. Doctor Yana Barbalat answers the most common UTI-related questions she gets.
UTI
September 29, 2021
2 min read
Are UTIs more common as we age?
UTIs tend to peak at two time periods in a woman’s life. Typically, between the ages of 18 and 30, and again after the age of 60. In men, UTIs are uncommon until after the age of 60. Let's break it down to better understand why we're more prone to UTIs as we age.
UTI
September 21, 2021
6 min read
What’s the most effective UTI test?
The first step to treating a UTI is testing it. Here’s everything you need to know about UTI testing — and how accurate results make all the difference.
UTI
August 10, 2021
6 min read
How to talk to your partner about UTIs
Communication is key in any relationship, and the same goes for talking about your UTI struggles. Here’s how to chat about UTIs with your partner and what they can do to support you best.
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What is an Embedded UTI?
You may be familiar with recurrent UTIs, but do you know what an embedded UTI is? Although not a medical term, an embedded UTI is from a persistent source of infection and will often come back after the use of antibiotics to reinfect the urine.
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Summertime UTIs: Are we more prone to UTIs in hot weather?
Our top tips and prevention techniques to stop summer UTIs before they start — from keeping your bikini dry to upgrading your daily supplements.
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My Painful Vulva: My Chronic Vulvar Pain Journey
My vaginal pain began 3 years ago, with a throbbing and burning pain originally isolated to during and after intercourse. That pain quickly escalated to every-day soreness, itchiness, and shooting pains up my vaginal walls.
