THE EDUCATION CENTER
Curated information, answers, clinical advice, and tips for those living with recurrent UTIs.
BV vs. Yeast Infection: How to Tell the Difference (And Why It Matters)
Bacterial Vaginosis and yeast infections share symptoms—but have different causes and treatments. This guide explains how to spot the difference and how the MyUTI BV Check Test helps you get the right diagnosis.
Common UTI Myths That Could Delay Your Recovery
Outdated dipsticks. Too-short antibiotics. Misdiagnoses. We’re breaking down the most common myths about UTIs that might be sabotaging your healing—and offering real solutions that put your recovery first.
What Is Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)? Causes, Testing, Treatment, and What It’s Not
Bacterial Vaginosis affects millions but is often confused with yeast infections or STIs. This guide covers BV causes, testing options, treatment, and how MyUTI’s BV Check Test can help you get clear answers.
It Takes Two: Why Treating Only Women for BV Misses Half the Problem
BV isn’t just a women’s issue. New science suggests male partners may play a larger role in recurrence than we thought. Could treating both partners be the missing piece?
Exploring the Relationship between Endometriosis and UTIs
How do you know if your pelvic pain is caused by endometriosis or a UTI? Learn about the relationship between these two conditions with MyUTI.
Intimacy Anxiety & UTIs: Insights from an Expert
Experiencing anxiety around sex after recurrent UTIs? Discover how to foster open conversations about sex with MyUTI.
The Power of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Preventing UTIs
Experiencing pelvic pain after UTI treatment? Discover how physical therapy could support your pelvic health and urinary health. An interview with expert Dawn Sandalcidi, DPT.
Not just neighbors: the active link between vaginal and urinary health
Ever wondered about the link between your vaginal and urinary health? Us too. The good news is that emerging research shows an important link between the two - through a shared microbiome.
Why antibiotics might actually promote chronic UTIs
Since forever, we’ve been fighting UTIs with antibiotics. But new research suggests that our go-to cure might actually be the cause of many chronic bladder infections.
Biofilm: the hidden factor behind UTIs that just keep showing up
Why do some bladder infections just keep coming back? Often, the answer lies with a sticky substance inside our systems that gives harmful bacteria a safe place to hide.
Don’t trust your UTI to an outdated test
Did you know that so-called “gold standard” tests for bladder infections are based on 1950s technology? Learn more about modern, accurate UTI testing that shortens the path to relief.
UTI risk zones: the 3 times in a woman’s life when prevention matters most
What are the 3 potential causes for frequent UTIs for women. The phases of life when our chances of getting a UTI are at their highest.
Meet the MyUTI Team
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