Escherichia coli (E. coli) in urinary tract infections
We explain E. coli and how it works in urinary tract infections.
How to test your urinary pH
We teach you how to take a urinary pH test at home, for cheap, and how to read and interpret the results.
Enterococcus faecium in vaginal infections
E. faecium is a bacteria that can contribute to or cause vaginal or urinary tract infections.
Aunt Vadge: I feel like I have a UTI if I don’t drink enough water
She had sex once, got a UTI, and now everytime she doesn't drink enough water, her UTI seems to come back.
Understanding vaginal PCR testing
An explanation of PCR testing for the vaginal microbiome with a list of what is tested for, and what is excluded.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections – a cause of UTI
P. aeruginosa is a common cause of urinary tract infections and common in people who have been hospitalised.
Proteus urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections
Proteus infections include urinary tract and vulvovaginal infections. Proteus may be antibiotic resistant, can develop biofilms, and can be difficult to treat, especially if left untreated for a long time.
Study: urinary acidity can affect how many UTIs you get
Your urine pH may need to be more neutral - not acidic, not alkaline - to protect against UTIs.
Should I take probiotics on an empty stomach or with food?
Ever wondered how best to take your probiotics? We discuss probiotic bacteria and stomach acid.
Aunt Vadge: Pain with sex and peeing after a UTI
After a severe UTI, she has pain when she pees and has sex - what's wrong and how can she fix it?
What CFU should the probiotics I use be?
Probiotic capsules should have as many CFUs as possible, with a properly tailored variety of bacteria and species.
Aunt Vadge: antibiotics for BV made everything worse and gave me a UTI
A 45-year-old had asymptomatic BV, and took two rounds of antibiotics, which made her symptomatic and gave her a UTI. What should she do?
How to use Hiprex (methenamine) to treat or prevent a UTI
Discover how Methenamine (Hiprex) effectively prevents and treats UTIs without bacteria developing resistance.
Aunt Vadge: Constant UTIs and thrush
A woman is concerned that she is a sex addict, while also trying to figure out how to prevent frequent UTIs and yeast infections.
Urethritis
Urethritis simply means inflammation of the urethra, and has many causes, but the most common is a urinary tract infection. Classic symptoms include burning while you urinate, urgency and frequency.
Aunt Vadge: large, bluish lump on my anus and perineum
A young lady has ended up with a hemorrhoid and UTI after having sex for the first time.
Treating a child’s minor urinary tract infection at home
The proximity of the urethra to the anus makes it ripe for infection. Learn how to fix it.
Mycoplasma genitalium – the STI you’ve never heard of
Mycoplasma genitalium infection causes urinary tract symptoms and is not routinely checked for in all countries.
Children’s UTIs
Treatment of a UTI in a young girl is going to depend on how bad the infection is.
Managing a UTI or cystitis with D-Mannose
We discuss use of D-mannose to treat or manage urinary tract infections.