The Gut-Bladder-Vagina Link to UTIs: Kate Waters answers questions about the intimate microbiome

Описание: Could sharing a loofah or a towel be a risk factor for UTI?

The microbiome is complex and individual and can be impacted by the environment, by other people, and by what we eat (among other things!).

In this interview, Kate Waters discusses why it's important to look at microbiome health holistically in the context of recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections, and in general.

This video covers:

👉 The gut-bladder-vagina connection and how disruption in one area affects the others
👉 What role does diet play in UTI prevention and management?
👉 How does a partner's microbiome influence UTI development?
👉 Could sharing bathroom items like loofahs, towels, or other personal hygiene products transfer bacteria and increase the risk of UTI?
👉 What's the latest research about probiotics for UTI prevention?
👉 How can we address possible biofilms in the bladder that may be harbouring hidden bacteria?


Keep an eye out for part 2 of the interview, which delves into the nervous system and chronic bladder symptoms, as well as solutions beyond antibiotics.

Learn more about Kate Waters and her work: https://www.katewaters.co.uk/resources/

More information on Kate Waters' Bladder Health Program: https://www.katewaters.co.uk/navagati...

Read the study on sharing bathroom items: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...

Join UTI and pelvic health research studies: https://liveutifree.com/clinical-trials/


*About Kate Waters DipCNM, mANP, mBANT, mCNHC mICTAM*

Holistic Intimate Health Specialist, Nutritional Therapist & Behavioural Change Coach

Kate Waters is a Holistic Intimate Health Specialist, Nutritional Therapist, and Behavioural Change Coach. She supports people living with bladder, vaginal, and vulval conditions to move beyond frustration and fear, rebuilding trust in their bodies and confidence in their ability to create change.

Kate takes an integrative, whole-body approach that recognises the connections between the microbiome, hormones, nervous system, and their daily habits. By helping clients make sense of their symptoms, she offers practical, compassionate support that brings relief, insight, and a renewed sense of possibility. She offers one-to-one consultations and group programmes, creating safe and supportive spaces where people feel heard, equipped, and able to reconnect with hope and confidence in their body’s ability to heal. 


*About Live UTI Free*

Live UTI Free is a patient advocacy and research organization. We provide research support, recruitment for research, and free resources for patient and clinician education on topics within women's pelvic health, with a focus on UTI. We do our best to provide patients with information about clinicians who specialize in recurrent and chronic UTI, in different regions. Patients, clinicians and researchers are welcome to reach out: https://liveutifree.com/contact

Post-production: Melissa Wairimu   / kreativlee_  


*Disclaimer*

The opinions presented in this video do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Live UTI Free team. Live UTI Free does not endorse specific treatment approaches, clinicians or diagnostics methods. The content of this video does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. The medical and/or nutritional information is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.