Why are you getting UTIs?

June 2021

UTI Causes

All UTIs are caused by pathogenic bacteria in the urinary tract overgrowing and causing an infection, but how the bacteria get there can vary. On a high-level, anything that might introduce these bacteria to the urinary tract can cause a UTI. Common UTI triggers include:

UTI Causes

Recurring UTI Causes

UTIs can be split into two types:

Recurring UTIs are defined by the occurrence of 2 or more UTIs within 6 months, or 3 or more UTIs within 12 months. To properly treat a recurring UTI it's important to understand how the infection is being introduced:

Re-infections

UTIs caused by new bacteria that has entered the urinary tract through one of the above triggers.

Relapse infections

UTIs caused by old bacteria hidden in the urinary tract from a previous infection.

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I'm Jenna, founder and CEO of Uqora. I used to get UTIs all the time and cranberry juice just wasn't helping. This experience inspired me to start Uqora. Built in collaboration with physicians and urologists, Uqora is focused on all things urinary health. Today we make UTI relief products, proactive urinary tract supplements and provide urinary health resources and education. We've already helped 200,000 people just like you. Are you ready to join them?

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