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What is a urinary tract infection?
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused when bacteria, most often E. coli, enter the urethra and cause infection. UTIs typically start in your lower urinary tract, but can travel to your bladder and even kidneys. Both men and women can get urinary tract infections, but, thanks to anatomy, they are much more common in women.** And unfortunately, some UTI sufferers could experience recurrent urinary tract infections.
If you don’t treat a UTI, the infection can lead to a more serious condition. That's why it so important to see your doctor as soon as you experience signs of a UTI like pain, burning, and urgency. A doctor can confirm a UTI diagnosis and provide an antibiotic to treat a UTI.
Learn more about UTI causes, UTI symptom treatment, and good urinary health practices that can help promote urinary health in our collection of articles, infographics, and videos.
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**Women's Health Study, 2012
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Good bathroom habits to avoid a UTI.
5 simple rules.Article
UTI Symptoms: Strong Need to Urinate
Learn what you can do to help relieve the symptom.Article
How Do I Know If My UTI Is Gone?
First, make sure you have a UTI; second, get the proper help and attention for your UTI; third, make sure it’s GONE.Article
Ways to Help Protect Against UTIs After Sexual Intercourse
You’ll want to read this. (And wish you read it sooner!)Article
UTIs: Uninvited to Your Bachelorette Party
Remember your urinary tract health, and symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI), before and after the Big Day.Article
Spring 101: From Sun Block to UTI Symptoms
Here is a fun and flirty infographic full of all the spring essentials you need, including a little info to get you through UTI season.