Everything You Need to Know About UTI: Pain, Prevention, Misdiagnosis | Dr. Suzanne Fenske
More than 50% of women get a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. Some women struggle with recurring UTIs, which can be painful and stressful. We’ve all heard various tips and myths about UTI prevention and treatment. Today, we’re discussing the facts.
In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Fenske, OB-GYN and founder of Tara MD, explains the symptoms of UTI in women, plus various treatment options and how women get UTIs. She also shares about bladder pain syndrome, a similar diagnosis that impacts more women than you’d think. We discuss the most common question of how to get rid of a UTI, and explore interesting reflections about other reproductive health topics.
Discussed in this episode:
- Similarities and differences in symptoms of UTIs vs bladder pain syndrome
- How is a UTI diagnosed and treated?
- Common causes of UTI
- The role of dehydration and alcohol in painful bladder syndrome
- UTI prevention tips, myths, and facts
- UTI and menopause
- Endometriosis and bladder pain syndrome
- Types of medical specialists that address UTI and painful bladder syndrome
“Pelvic pain is so complex, it’s often difficult to differentiate what’s causing it— we have a lot of organs down there. That’s why UTIs and bladder pain syndrome are so often misdiagnosed.” – Dr. Suzanne Fenske
Related to this episode:
- Visit Tara MD: www.taramd.com
- Episodes about Endometriosis
- Episodes about Women’s Health-Related Pain
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