- More than 150 million women worldwide have urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year.
- Researchers from two healthcare companies report that more than half of women with UTIs experience declining sleep, exercise, and sexual intimacy.
- Scientists also found women who have recurring UTIs see a decrease in their health-related quality of life and workplace productivity.
An estimated more than 150 million women worldwide have urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year.
Although UTI is a treatable condition, it can cause various symptoms impacting a person’s daily life. Past
A new study from researchers at healthcare companies Cerner Enviza and GSK has found that more than half of women with UTIs experience a decline in sleep, exercise, and sexual intimacy. And recurrent UTIs caused a decrease in health-related quality of life.
The study appears in the journal
Bacteria cause the majority of UTIs. In typical conditions, bacteria that enter the urethra are flushed out. However, sometimes this doesn’t happen, and the bacteria can travel to the
Symptoms of a UTI include:
While a UTI can happen to any woman, some are at a higher risk for developing UTIs than others. These include women who:
There are two main types of UTIs. According to Dr. Jennifer Linehan, a urologist and associate professor of urology and urologic oncology at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, CA, an
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