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UTIs in Men: It’s More Common Than You Think
12% of all men will have at least one UTI in their lifetime. From causes to treatment and long-term prevention, here’s everything you need to know about UTIs in men.
How to Manage Your Urinary Health through Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Is it a UTI or pelvic floor dysfunction? From symptoms to causes to treatment, we’re breaking down PFD and how pelvic physical therapy can help prevent UTIs.
“I Was Exceptionally Lucky”: The Real-Life Dangers of Silent UTIs
At age 74, Kathy thought she knew everything about UTIs. That was until a silent UTI resulted in her own near-death experience.
The Top 6 Non-Sex Causes of UTIs
You can get a UTI from sex, but that’s not the only way. Here are 6 of the most common causes of UTIs outside of the bedroom.
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.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About UTIs During Menopause
Tired of battling with menopausal UTIs? From hormonal throws to bladder woes, here is everything you need to know about how to prevent UTIs during menopause.
Break Up With Prescriptions: How To Stop UTIs Without Antibiotics
Antibiotics are a quick fix for UTIs, but they can cause serious problems long-term. Here’s everything you need to know about UTI prevention without prescriptions.
UTIs in Kids: How to Detect It, Talk About It & Treat It
What are the signs of UTIs in kids? Here’s everything you need to know about UTI symptoms in children, treatment, and - most of all - pr
Sex and UTIs: How to Master Your UTI-Free Sex Life
Sex is one of the most common causes of urinary tract infections, especially for women. Tired of constantly getting UTIs from sex? Here are our top tips and tricks for a UTI-free sex life, backed by doctors.
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?
7 New Year’s Resolutions to Free Yourself from UTIs
Ready to be UTI-free this year? Here are our top new year’s resolutions to prevent urinary tract infections and frequent UTIs in 2023.
Utiva vs. Cranberry Pill
Have you ever wondered what's the difference between Utiva and regular cranberry pills? Each Utiva capsule has 36mg of proanthocyanidins (PACs), the bioactive component from cranberries that prevents bacteria from adhering to the bladder wall. To get this dosage from regular cranberry pills you need to take at least 9 capsules.
Antibiotics & Resistence
If you've had a UTI, then you've definitely been given the standard treatment: antibiotics. While these are definitely a life-saver, antibiotics come with their own drawbacks, too.
UTI Symptoms and Diagnosis
How do you know you're suffering from a urinary tract infection? There are a few steps you need to take to properly diagnose a UTI.
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.
Sex & UTIs
Having a sexually active lifestyle can lead to increased chances of having UTIs.
Menopause & UTIs
Hormonal changes during menopause have effects that can increase UTI recurrences.
Diabetes & UTIs
Due to the nature of diabetes, living with it can increase your chances of getting a UTI.
Clinical studies for PACs and Utiva Control Supplement
Does cranberry have a role in catheter-associated urinary tract infections? Read about the clinical trials around Cranberries & Utiva.
Utiva's manufacturing Process
We’re 100% Made in Canada using cranberries harvested in Canada and the US. Read more here.
Summer time tips!
Summer is the last time of year when you want to be dealing with a UTI, and yet it’s one of the most common times to experience one. Why are these months so troubling?
Spinal Cord Injuries & UTIs
Spinal cord injuries can have a direct impact on nerves which indirectly increase the risk of UTIs.