Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

This video is about recurrent bladder infections.
Urinary tract infections are virtually always caused when bacteria that are normally present on the skin or in GI tract make their way into the urinary system. Learn how the vagina and vulva protect from recurrent UTI. UTIs are very common among women; about 50 to 60 percent of adult women have had at least one UTI.
Know when to not take antibiotics (hint: when the urine culture is negative). Know how to ask to make sure a urine culture is sent to prove it is an infection. Know what over the counter options are available. Find out what behavioral changes or medications are available to help decrease your risk for recurrent infection.

[DeniseCold]

I have to thank you. I am one of the Vitamin C and water ladies and I've been avoiding going to the doctor after being on a UTI cycle for almost all of the shutdown because I watched your videos. I haven't been perfect, especially when absorbed in a project and get dehydrated, but at least I feel empowered that I can manage without taking drugs. I still need to get cream, hopefully soon because I think that's a contributing factor. Doing these videos, especially for us older ladies that get overlooked, is so helpful and empowering.

[rebeccamoore]

Would love to hear your and your clinic’s take on chronic or embedded UTI infections and long term (1-2 years) high dose antibiotics to beat the infection.

[LisaNewman-qeie]

Great info- thx! Re topical estrogen.. is it safe to take while on antibiotic for present uti! Plz describe safe application and dosage. I am 65 with total hysterectomy years back and pc physician suggested estradiol as possibly beneficial .

[MindyobizMk]

Wow I've been on antibiotics for two years now and its been exhausting. Kidney transplant here and I self catheterize. I need your help! Where are you located?? I'm here in California and these doctors just hand me antibiotics all the time. Nothing else 😔

[cherylbillett]

Thankyou so much for your information hopefully my dr and urologist will do that testing..I will talk with them

[Pirelli]

Can you do a video on recurrent UTIs in men? I know this is probably really rare, but that's why it should be discussed as I only see videos talking about it with women. I'm male and had two UTIs in the past six months. The first was obvious as I had a catheter after ESWL with stent placement in November 2023. The second I have no idea. It happened April 2024. Both times I was put on antibiotics and the second more recent time my urinalysis was tested for STDs which came back negative, but it confirmed a UTI.

[m.inusah]

Hello doc, I have been struggling with urinary problem since childhood.The last time I checked I was diagnosed with UTI and I have taken medications but it’s occurs again after few weeks of finishing my dosage.Please any advice.i am from west Africa, Ghana.Thank you

[swetasingh]

I got acientobacter baumannii in my culture, which medicine should I take.

[hw]

I’m confused about the connection between the vaginal estrogen and the urethra.

[fortheloveofmoon]

Hello, can a person with IC take cranberry supplements?

[marks]

How about chronic diarrhea and uti's?

[patrishanotpatricia]

My mom has recurrent UTIs and she’s diabetic. The one before this time actually caused her to get sepsis and I’ve been online doing research cause doctors have been only giving her the same old antibiotics and they’re not working anymore. I wish I could find something for her to help her. Ever since she had cancer this has been a recurring thing cause she had a vasectomy and all her woman tissues were pulled out from the cancer she had. I hope I can find something to help her. I’m going to look for some of the things you talked about. My only question is since she’s diabetic would it be a problem to take cranberry pills?

[shashisingh]

Hello Dr
I'm Shashi from India
I'm 44yrs old woman
I have U T I since my childhood, when ever I visit the doctors they prescribed anti-biotics. the problem supess for some time.
yes I had history of constipation, stress, depression, many miss carriage.
what do I do???
please help.

[jenl]

Standard cultures always come back negative but microgen pcr tests always show bacterias. Urogyno gave me augmentin and wanted me to start premarin cream because he thinks I also have vestibulitis since I have vulva irritation. Do I put the premarin like 1 inch into vagina as well as the urethra and around opening of vagina? I want to make sure I do it right

[camberwellprimary]

My boyfriend seems to get UTI symptoms days after sex could u expound on y this could be or caused from?

[tamathaKing-qchk]

Can a uti cause you to lose weight just wondering because i was 136 pounds and nine ounces now i have lost weight all of a sudden it’s gotten me concerned big time

[amyphillips]

How long can you use the vaginal estrogen and what happens when you quit? Thank you for making this video!!

[annalucas]

I am 71 year old female. This uti about did me in I had a few symptoms. Usually I catch them. At urgent cares here the do not culture them. This time I demanded it

[AndroidTECHGEE]

i have cultured my urine tests but the results are negative, ive done ultrasound aswell on my bladder part area, and it was all good, the only thing that the doctor said is test my PSA blood which is totally normal aswell, i have this disturbance for 4 months now and its reccurent, done so many antibiotics it was cured but few weeks later it comes back, it affects my life and daily activities and it is stressing me out, what should i do? thanks,

[stephy]

12yrs chronic and last yr 8 infections. I believe antibiotics no longer work for me. D-mannose powder has been a miracle. Within 2 days I noticed a difference. 2 months no utis. I also take pro biotic by tree of life for women