A New Year, a Healthier Start: What Women Should Know About Preventing UTIs

Описание: As many women set health goals at the start of a new year, one important issue often gets overlooked: urinary tract health. Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are among the most common infections affecting women. For millions, they are a recurring problem that disrupts daily life, travel, sleep, and overall wellbeing. Yet despite how common they are, UTIs are often misunderstood, mismanaged, or dismissed as “just part of being a woman.”



In this timely segment, Dr. Alyssa Dweck, a board-certified OB-GYN, helps raise awareness around why UTIs are so common in women, what contributes to repeat infections, and how simple, proactive habits can help reduce risk as part of a healthier routine in the year ahead.



Dr. Dweck will also discuss the shift away from a purely reactive approach that treats UTIs only once symptoms appear, toward prevention-focused urinary tract care. As part of the conversation, she will reference Uqora®, a urinary tract health brand developed in collaboration with physicians and urologists, including its newest offering, Flush Advanced+, an advanced urinary tract drink mix designed to help reduce the risk of recurrent UTIs in healthy women‡.



UTIs are one of the most common infections in the United States, with around 11 million cases reported annually[1]. The majority of UTIs, around 82%[2], occur among women who struggle with repeat infections, underscoring the significant burden of recurrent UTIs on wellbeing and quality of life. These recurrent cases also have a significant impact on healthcare costs, with approximately $5 billion spent annually on indirect and direct costs associated with the evaluation and treatment of UTIs in the United States1. Increased education and modern solutions are helping women take a more informed and proactive approach to urinary health.