Menopause
April 28, 2026
6 min read
Why Your Perimenopause Symptoms Get Worse When Life Gets Busy
Ever notice your symptoms seem to flare up at the worst possible times? When life gets hectic. There's a real physiological reason why busy, stressful periods can make menopause symptoms feel worse. Understanding what is going on, and what you can do about it, can make a meaningful difference.
UTIs
April 28, 2026
6 min read
Stress, Your Immune System, and UTIs: What's the Connection?
Stress and urinary tract infections don't seem obviously connected. But while stress does not directly cause a UTI, there is a real connection between them. Learn about the impact stress can have on the immune system, it relates to UTIs and what you can do about it.
UTIs
April 10, 2026
2 min read
Can You Have a UTI Without Symptoms?
What people often call a “silent UTI” is usually something different: asymptomatic bacteriuria. This means bacteria is present in the urine, but it’s not causing an active infection or symptoms.
That said, the term “silent UTI” is often used in a few different ways.
Gut Health
UTIs
March 20, 2026
5 min read
Probiotics 101: How to boost gut health and manage your UTIs
Ready to break the antibiotics cycle? Here’s how probiotics can improve your gut health and prevent urinary tract infections. Plus, the best probiotic for UTI treatment.
Menopause
March 17, 2026
6 min read
The History of Menopause: How Understanding and Treatment Have Evolved
Across history, menopause has been viewed in very different ways. At times it was seen as a natural transition. At other times it was treated as a medical problem or hormone deficiency. Explore the history of menopause.
UTIs
March 05, 2026
4 min read
When Your Period and UTI Hits At The Same Time
It’s that time of the month again. Aunt Flo has come to town and along with her another unfortunate visitor, a UTI. Why is it that these two unwelcome guests tend to arrive at the same time?
UTIs
March 05, 2026
4 min read
Sex & UTIs
Having a sexually active lifestyle can lead to increased chances of having UTIs.
Menopause
March 04, 2026
7 min read
Your Brain on Menopause: Understanding Changes in Mood, Stress, and Focus
During menopause and perimenopause, hormone shifts affect cognitive function. Here’s what’s happening in your brain and how to support it.
February 11, 2026
6 min read
Sex and Menopause: The Biological Changes That Impact Desire and Intimacy
Sex and intimacy can change during menopause. Learn how biological shifts affect libido and how resources like menopause supplements can help.
UTIs
February 05, 2026
5 min read
Biofilms: The Not-So-Secret Cause of Chronic UTIs
Suffering from frequent UTIs? Biofilms might be to blame. Here’s how to prevent them, including the best cranberry pills for UTIs.
UTIs
February 05, 2026
5 min read
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Is being prone to UTIs hereditary?
Struggling with recurrent UTIs? It might be your genetics. Here’s how hereditary frequent UTIs work and what you can do to prevent them.
UTIs
February 05, 2026
2 min read
What is an Embedded UTI?
You may be familiar with recurrent UTIs, but do you know what an embedded UTI is? Although not a medical term, an embedded UTI is from a persistent source of infection and will often come back after the use of antibiotics to reinfect the urine.
Menopause
Vaginal Health
February 02, 2026
4 min read
Vaginal Discharge: What’s Normal Through Your Cycle, Perimenopause, and Menopause
Understand how vaginal discharge changes through your cycle, perimenopause, and menopause and when it may be worth checking in with a doctor.
Menopause
January 26, 2026
5 min read
Is It Perimenopause? How to Recognize the Signs (and What to Do Next)
Perimenopause can be confusing. Discover the early signs of menopause and what steps to take for natural relief.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
3 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 can increase your risk of UTIs. Here's why and what you can do about it.
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.
