Beyond the Symptoms | An Expert Interview Series by LUF | Live UTI Free

Are recurring UTIs, pelvic pain, or persistent urinary symptoms interfering with your life? In today's episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Angelish Kumar, who shares her expertise in diagnosing and managing chronic UTIs, bladder health, and pelvic floor dysfunction. This conversation offers practical insights to help you determine whether your symptoms result from an ongoing infection or post-infection inflammation and explores multi-modal approaches to breaking the cycle of chronic ...

Are you tired of being told, "Your tests are negative," while still dealing with constant UTI symptoms? You're not alone, and you're not imagining it. In this insightful episode, Dr. Angelish Kumar, founder of Women's Urology New York, unpacks the complexities of chronic UTIs and why standard testing often misses the mark. This conversation offers valuable clarity if you're frustrated by recurring infections or confused about your treatment options. Dr. Kumar explains why the presence of ba...

Chronic UTI recovery isn’t always a straight line—but symptom flares don’t necessarily mean treatment failure. Join us as we talk with Professor Malone to explore effective treatment approaches based on scientific principles. Find out why symptoms fluctuate and what this means for long-term recovery. Learn how evidence-based protocols shape better patient outcomes and why understanding the right treatment path can make all the difference. Key Takeaways from the Episode: Symptom flares dur...

Have you ever wondered why UTIs can recur even after treatment? In this episode, Professor Malone-Lee, a UTI specialist, discusses why UTIs can persist or recur despite treatment. He highlights how bacteria can hide inside bladder cells, leading to negative test results and ongoing infections. Drawing on his experience as an army doctor and researcher, he emphasizes the need for a patient-centered approach to treatment, as conventional short-term methods may not be effective for everyone. K...

Have you ever had UTI symptoms but tested negative? In this episode, Dr. Krystal Thomas-White from Stanford discusses new research on the urinary microbiome that challenges the notion that the bladder is sterile. Dr. Krystal also highlights why many experience symptoms despite negative tests. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone frustrated by UTI testing and treatment. Key Takeaways You'll Learn: Dr. Krystal discusses how a negative urine culture test often indicates the absen...