Ask Dr. A: What Every Woman Should Know About UTIs

About this episode

Dr. Aliabadi discusses urinary tract infections, their causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies for women.

Urinary tract infections are one of the most common health issues women experience, yet there's still so much confusion about what they are, why they happen, and how they're different from yeast infections and other vaginal conditions. In this episode of Ask Dr. A, Dr. Aliabadi breaks down the anatomy behind UTIs, explains the difference between bladder infections and kidney infections, and shares the symptoms every woman should know. Dr. Aliabadi also dives into why some women seem to get recurrent UTIs while others never experience them, covering the roles of hydration, sex, genetics, hormones, menopause, and the vaginal microbiome. She explains how bacteria causes infection, why urine cultures are essential for an accurate diagnosis, and the common mistakes that can lead to repeated infections. Plus, you'll learn evidence-based prevention strategies, including the truth about cranberry supplements, D-mannose, vaginal estrogen, probiotics, and whether peeing after sex actually helps. If you've ever wondered why UTIs keep coming back, or how to lower your risk, this episode is packed with practical information every woman should know. Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Aliabadi

Topics covered

• UTIs
• women's health
• urinary tract infections
• prevention strategies
• vaginal microbiome
• symptoms

Keywords

• UTI
• bladder infection
• kidney infection
• cranberry supplements
• D-mannose
• vaginal estrogen
• probiotics
• hydration
• recurrent infections

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Organizations: SHE MD, Dear Media, Ovii

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