Dossier
Urinary Tract Infections
Coverage of Urinary Tract Infections in the Nexus archive.
- Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence and moving past stigma
The article discusses urinary incontinence, its types (stress, urge, mixed, overflow, and infection-related), and the stigma preventing people from seeking help. It highlights how childhood potty training instills shame, leading to isolation and financial burdens for older adults. Experts emphasize that solutions and affordable options exist, urging open conversations to address the issue.
- I've had a UTI every three months for 40 years - including one that nearly killed me. I was gaslit by doctors, it affected my sex life and left me distraught. Now, aged 45, I've finally found a solution...
A 45-year-old individual has suffered from recurring UTIs every three months for 40 years, experiencing gaslighting by doctors and impacts on their sex life. They have finally found a solution after years of distress. The condition nearly killed them at one point.