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 Ladies Room BlogLadies Room BlogTime to Spring Forward: Encourage a Healthy Bladder with Diet Changes Friday, March 22, 2013 11:43 am Ahh…spring is here. Longer days, warmer evenings, shorter clothes and bigger smiles are around the corner. Good news for sure, but experts advise that UTIs (urinary tract infections) are more prevalent in the warmer weather months. That makes it important to start monitoring your intake of water to make sure you’re drinking frequently, and take [...] Go to the Cystex Ladies Room>> |
Cystex "Know Your Bladder Better" Videos
Welcome to the new and informative Cystex “Know Your Bladder Better” video library!
The Cystex personal medical advisor – board-certified urologist, Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, author of “A Seat on the Aisle, Please! The Essential Guide to Urinary Tract Problems in Women” (Copernicus Books, 2006) – has agreed to personally address interesting and, sometimes, surprising facts about urinary tract health.
Dr. Kavaler, one of only about 500 female urologists specializing in female urinary tract issues in the U.S., is thrilled to be answering your questions about UTIs and bladder health, and hopes that you and your friends will consider the Cystex Know Your Bladder video series as a great resource for information about urinary tract infections and bladder health. Dr. Kavaler’s goal is to give you the accurate information you want and deserve.
Enjoy the videos!
The information provided by Dr. Kavaler and posted on the Cystex Web site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a personal medical diagnosis or formal medical advice by Dr. Kavaler. Please see your physician for evaluation.
Know Your Bladder Better: UTI Facts
Bladder health issues? UTIs are considered the second most common infection in the body. Board Certified Urologist addresses important facts about urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms and treatment
Bladder health issues? UTIs are considered the second most common infection in the body. Board Certified Urologist addresses important facts about urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms and treatment
Know Your Bladder Better: Take a Seat to Avoid a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
If you squat when you urinate in a public restroom to avoid an infection from the toilet seat, you may actually be doing more harm then good. Board-certified urologist explains how squatting over the seat can actually prevent the complete emptying of the bladder, which can lead to infection, especially in women who are prone to urinary tract infections(UTIs).
Take a Seat to Avoid a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
If you squat when you urinate in a public restroom to avoid an infection from the toilet seat, you may actually be doing more harm then good. Board-certified urologist explains how squatting over the seat can actually prevent the complete emptying of the bladder, which can lead to infection, especially in women who are prone to urinary tract infections(UTIs).
Know Your Bladder Better: Sex and UTI Connection
There are many risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs), including increased sexual activity. Board-certified urologist explains connection between increases in sexual activity and urinary tract infections, often referred to as honeymoon cystitis.
Sex and UTI Connection
There are many risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs), including increased sexual activity. Board-certified urologist explains connection between increases in sexual activity and urinary tract infections, often referred to as honeymoon cystitis.
Know Your Bladder Better: Cranberries Great for UTI Prevention, But Not for Treatment
Cranberries can aid in UTI prevention; however, experts say that once you have this type of infection, cranberries in any form will do little to help treat it, and can actually exacerbate the painful urination that is one of the main symptoms associated with a UTI. Board-certified urologist explains the big difference between treating and preventing urinary tract infections.
Cranberries Great for UTI Prevention, But Not for Treatment
Cranberries can aid in UTI prevention; however, experts say that once you have this type of infection, cranberries in any form will do little to help treat it, and can actually exacerbate the painful urination that is one of the main symptoms associated with a UTI. Board-certified urologist explains the big difference between treating and preventing urinary tract infections.
Know Your Bladder Better: Menopause Causes UTI Risk
Menopause affects every woman and is usually associated with hot flashes, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. However, a lesser known symptom of menopause is the urinary tract infection (UTI). Board-certified urologist explains the connection between menopause and the increased risk of getting a UTI
Menopause Causes UTI Risk
Menopause affects every woman and is usually associated with hot flashes, irritability, and difficulty sleeping. However, a lesser known symptom of menopause is the urinary tract infection (UTI). Board-certified urologist explains the connection between menopause and the increased risk of getting a UTI