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UTIs

January 09, 2026 2 min read

Q&A: I've heard that getting a UTI means I have poor hygiene practices, is this true?

Can poor hygiene practices be the cause of my UTIs? Board Certified Urologist Dr. Yana Barbalat answers this question. 

Menopause

December 11, 2025 3 min read

Holiday Stress & Hormones: Why December Makes Menopause Symptoms Worse (and What You Can Do About It)

Are the holidays making your menopause symptoms worse? You're not imagining it. Learn the science behind why symptoms can worsen in December and what you can do about it. 

UTIs

November 28, 2025 1 min read

If you get a UTI, does that mean you will have another one?

Although it's common to have a UTI more than once in your life, having one UTI does not condemn you to multiple UTIs to come!

Menopause

October 14, 2025 6 min read

Your Natural Menopause Roadmap: What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

Learn how to recognize the signs of perimenopause and build your natural menopause plan with lifestyle, nutrition, and supplement support.

Menopause

October 14, 2025 5 min read

It’s All Connected: Understanding the Menopause Loop

Menopause symptoms like hot flashes, poor sleep, mood swings, and weight gain are all connected. Learn how menopause supplements can help.

UTIs Vaginal Health

February 24, 2025 6 min read

Ending the Stigma: Why UTIs, BV, and Yeast Infections are Still Taboo

Let’s break the silence surrounding UTIs, BV, and yeast infections and make talking about vaginal health (and preventing vaginal infections) the norm. 

UTIs

November 27, 2024 3 min read

What to wear if you’re constantly getting a UTI

Protect yourself from fashion choices that can sneak infection- causing bacteria into your bladder before you even know it’s happening. 

UTIs

November 27, 2024 6 min read

How to Establish Healthy Habits (And Stick to Them)

A full guide to breaking habits, forming healthy ones, and using them to improve your well-being—from your mental health to your urinary tract.

Vaginal Health

November 01, 2024 5 min read

Yeast Infections vs. Bacterial Vaginosis: The Differences, Similarities, and Natural Solutions

Not sure which vaginal infection you have? Here’s how to spot the differences and choose the best natural treatments for BV and yeast infections.

Gut Health

August 19, 2024 4 min read

Gut Health & Aging: Why Probiotics Are Important As You Get Older

How a nutritious diet and high-quality probiotic supplement can help you avoid infection and illness as you age.

Vaginal Health

May 30, 2024 4 min read

Boric Acid for Yeast Infections: An All-Natural Way to Boost Vaginal Health

Discover the best boric acid suppository for treating yeast infections naturally and improving vaginal health.

Gut Health UTIs Vaginal Health

April 25, 2024 4 min read

The Gut-Vagina Connection: How to Boost Vaginal Health Through a Balanced Gut

A healthy gut can help prevent yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, UTIs, and other vaginal conditions—all while balancing the vaginal flora.

Overactive Bladder video

April 04, 2024 1 min read

Bladder Health Explanatory Video

Learn how Utiva Bladder Health can help manage mild to moderate overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. It uses a proprietary formula (Flowens) which is clinically proven to help strengthen urinary function for men and women such as bladder emptying, urinary frequency, and flow.

Vaginal Health

March 28, 2024 5 min read

Vaginal pH 101: A Balancing Act

Learn how the vaginal pH works and how to keep it balanced with a yeast infection treatment like a boric acid suppository.

UTIs Vaginal Health

February 05, 2024 4 min read

How Do I Know if I Have a Yeast Infection, a UTI, or Something Else?

Many vaginal conditions have similar symptoms, like yeast infections and urinary tract infections. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Overactive Bladder

January 09, 2024 5 min read

Can You Treat Overactive Bladder Naturally?

Discover the many treatment options for overactive bladder, including lifestyle modifications, prescription drugs, and supplements to treat OAB naturally.

video

December 29, 2023 1 min read

Cranberry PACs Explanatory Video

Learn how cranberry PACs work to naturally prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Utiva provides 36mg of cranberry PACs (active molecules) in each capsule measured scientifically by DMAC/A2 to ensure the best quality for urinary tract health.

UTIs

December 08, 2023 2 min read

Holiday UTI Survival Guide

With Holidays Right Around the Corner, the Last Thing You Need Is a UTI. Here Are Some Helpful Tips to Get You Through the Season!

Overactive Bladder UTIs

October 24, 2023 2 min read

Breaking down doctor language: How to decode what your doctor is saying?

Here are some common terms used by doctors in the world of urinary tract health.

Overactive Bladder UTIs Vaginal Health

June 19, 2023 7 min read

Pelvic Health Issues in Women: Navigating Challenges at Every Age

UTIs from sex. Bladder problems postmenopause. Women are prone to pelvic health issues at every age—but prevention is possible through lifestyle changes and supplements.

UTIs

May 04, 2023 6 min read

Natural Supplements for UTI Prevention

Utiva cranberry pills, D-mannose, and probiotics are all high-quality natural supplements for UTI prevention.

Overactive Bladder

March 13, 2023 3 min read

Lifestyle changes and herbal options for OAB. What can you do on your own?

Urologist, Dr. Yana Barbalat explains 5 ways you can naturally manage OAB symptoms on your own, before seeing a doctor – aka first-line treatment for OAB.

Gut Health UTIs

March 06, 2023 4 min read

Why should you take a probiotic with Lactobacillus to prevent UTIs?

Do probiotics help UTI prevention? The answer is yes—as long as they contain Lactobacillus. Discover the benefits of this superstar bacteria for UTI prevention, immune function, gut health, and more.

UTIs

November 21, 2022 5 min read

UTIs during pregnancy: Your guide to risks, treatment, and prevention

Over 30% of pregnant women will get a UTI. Here’s why it’s so common and how you can prevent UTIs during pregnancy—and beyond.

Prostate Health

November 09, 2022 5 min read

What is the best age to start taking care of your prostate?

50% of men over the age of 50 are impacted by their enlarged prostate. Here’s a guide for when (and how) to start taking action on your prostate health — from screening options to the best prostate supplement.

Overactive Bladder UTIs

November 03, 2022 2 min read

If I am experiencing frequency, how can I tell if it’s from OAB or infection?

It's not easy to define urinary frequency because what’s “normal” is different for everyone, depending on fluid intake and many other factors. Urologist, Dr. Yana Barbalat explains some of the most common reasons why you might be experiencing frequency.

Overactive Bladder Prostate Health

September 20, 2022 2 min read

Can men get overactive bladder? How is it different from prostate issues?

OAB can be a confusing topic because there are many causes for both men and women, and research is still under way. Here is a list of what we know can cause OAB in men and how OAB differs from prostate issues.

Overactive Bladder

August 15, 2022 5 min read

The side effects of OAB medication and how they impact patient compliance

78% of people who start OAB drugs stop taking them within a year. Here are the harsh side effects to watch out for, plus the natural OAB supplement that can help.

Overactive Bladder

August 15, 2022 6 min read

Most asked questions people have about overactive bladder

Struggling with OAB symptoms? Here are the answers to all of your burning questions.

UTIs

September 21, 2021 2 min read

What is vulvodynia and does it relate to UTIs?

Vulvadynia is a chronic pain disorder, localized to the opening of the vagina and the vulva. Women who have vulvodynia often complain of pain with sexual intercourse and tampon insertion. Some symptoms of vulvodynia can overlap with those of a typical UTI, such as vaginal burning, vaginal pressure, frequency, and urgency to urinate. 

UTIs

July 07, 2021 4 min read

My Painful Vulva: My Chronic Vulvar Pain Journey

My vaginal pain began 3 years ago, with a throbbing and burning pain originally isolated to during and after intercourse. That pain quickly escalated to every-day soreness, itchiness, and shooting pains up my vaginal walls. It took a year and a half to get a proper diagnosis.

February 16, 2021 5 min read

Listen Up Ladies: 9 Things Every Woman Should Know About UTIs

About 60% of all women will experience a UTI in their life. With those odds, it’s essential to know where UTIs in women come from and how you can stop them. 

UTIs

February 16, 2021 5 min read

Frequent UTIs: 8 Reasons Why You Keep Getting Urinary Tract Infections

Wondering why you get more UTIs than your friends? Here’s why, plus how to prevent frequent UTIs in the long run.

Menopause UTIs

November 06, 2020 3 min read

Menopause & UTIs

Hormonal changes during menopause have effects that can increase UTI recurrences.

UTIs

August 06, 2020 1 min read

Clinical studies for PACs and Utiva Cranberry PACs

Does cranberry have a role in catheter-associated urinary tract infections? Read about the clinical trials around Cranberries & PACs.

UTIs

August 06, 2020 1 min read

Utiva's manufacturing Process

We’re 100% Made in Canada using cranberries harvested in Canada and the US. Read more here.