It starts with discomfort—an itch, a burning sensation or an urgent need to visit the bathroom—and you can’t help but wonder: what’s going on? For many women, the symptoms of thrush (a yeast infection ...

Blujepa (gepotidacin) is a new antibiotic recently approved by the FDA for treating bladder infections caused by certain bacteria in women and girls ages 12 and older. Blujepa works differently than ...

Bladder infections are a common type of urinary tract infection (UTI). Bacteria enters your urethra and moves to the bladder, where the bacteria can multiply quickly. Anyone can have a bladder ...

Identifying the dynamic events occurring during urinary tract infections (UTI) has revealed a new potential strategy to combat this condition, considered the most common type of infection. Researchers ...

For some older women, recurring urinary tract infections -- and the antibiotics typically prescribed for them -- become a fact of life, but a new study offers a novel treatment that may deliver relief ...

A UTI occurs when bacteria enters the urinary tract. Symptoms of a UTI can include a frequent urge to urinate, a burning sensation when urinating, and urine that is foul smelling, cloudy, or contains ...

If you're among the millions of women suffering from interstitial cystitis, a bladder disorder characterized by intense discomfort, you may have struggled for years to find the right treatment. For ...

UTI symptoms can linger after a round of antibiotic treatment. This may happen if you have another type of infection with similar symptoms or need a different kind of treatment. Doctors typically ...

Constipation may increase your risk of developing urinary tract infections (UTIs) by putting pressure on your bladder. This pressure may lead to urinary retention and bacterial growth. Share on ...