UTIs

Dehydration and UTI : Staying Healthy in the Texas Heat

June 19, 2025  |  Bladder  Kidney Stones  UTIs  

Can You Get a UTI From Being Dehydrated? As the Texas heat turns up, so should your hydration habits. Summer is a prime time for pool days, barbecues, and travel—but it’s also the peak season for dehydration-related urological issues like urinary tract infections (UTIs), and kidney stones. As a nurse practitioner specializing in urology, I […]

How to Naturally Prevent UTIs: A Science-Backed Guide

April 22, 2025  |  UTIs  

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common health concern, especially among women, and they can be both painful and frustrating when they recur. While antibiotics are necessary for treating active infections, many people are looking for natural ways to support urinary tract health and prevent UTIs before they start. Theralogix’s guide dives into the science […]

Gepotidacin: FDA Approval Arrives

April 10, 2025  |  UTIs  Women's Health  

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved GSK’s new antibiotic, Blujepa (gepotidacin), for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in female patients aged 12 years and older. This marks a significant development in addressing UTIs, which are among the most common bacterial infections, especially in women. Uncomplicated UTIs typically occur in […]

Understanding Jardiance and Its Effects on Urination

August 5, 2024  |  Bladder  UTIs  Women's Health  

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a medication commonly prescribed to manage type 2 diabetes. It belongs to a class of drugs known as SGLT2 inhibitors, which work by helping the kidneys remove glucose from the bloodstream through urine. While Jardiance is effective in controlling blood sugar levels, it can have notable effects on urination in both men […]

UTI and You

July 26, 2024  |  Uncategorized  UTIs  

Stop UTIs in Their Tracts About 60% of women and 12% of men will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. For many, the risk of recurrent UTIs is a constant concern. But there are steps you can take to support your urinary tract health and reduce the likelihood of future infections. One […]

Natural Remedies for UTIs

May 16, 2023  |  UTIs  

Natural Cures for UTIs Dr. Shaw was recently quoted in an article in LiveStrong about natural UTI treatments you can do at home, noting there are risks with this type of infection and that treatment should be administered by a physician. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are uncomfortable, even painful at times, and should be treated […]

How does a man get a UTI?

June 22, 2021  |  UTIs  

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common reasons for patients to see their providers. UTIs are the cause of more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers each year. Twelve percent of men will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. Men over the age of 50 are at higher […]

Women’s Health Month: May Challenge Week One

May 3, 2021  |  Bladder  Incontinence  UTIs  Women's Health  

It’s Women’s Health Month!  The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! They apply to […]

Women’s Health Month: Weekly May Challenge

May 1, 2021  |  Bladder  Diet & Nutrition  UTIs  Women's Health  

Happy May Women! It’s Women’s Health Month!  The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged women to commit to making choices that are not only great for their overall health, but that are especially great for women’s urologic health! And men, just so you know, these challenges are not just for women! […]

Women’s Health and Urology

May 1, 2021  |  Bladder  Incontinence  Kidney Cancer  Low Testosterone  UTIs  Women's Health  

May is Women’s Health Month! So just how does women’s health and urology fit together? There are many different urologic conditions that can impact a woman’s health, as well as various other health conditions that affect women that can have an impact on their urologic health. Oftentimes, when a women’s gynecologist or primary care doctor […]

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