Episode 28: The UTI That Won't Go Away (& What Your Pelvic Floor Has to Do With It)

You tested positive for a UTI, took the antibiotics, and felt better. But then the symptoms returned (the burning, the urgency, the constant feeling you need to pee but can't fully empty ughh)…except that the culture came back negative this time, and no one can explain why you still feel awful. In this episode, pelvic floor physical therapist Dr. Alex DiGrado and sex & relationship therapist Dr. Rebecca Eudy explain what's happening when a real UTI triggers pelvic floor tension that outlasts the infection itself, why this pattern becomes more common as estrogen levels shift, and how pelvic floor physical therapy can help. What You'll Learn:How your nervous system stays stuck in a protective loop even when the 'threat' has passed, and what helps it settle down.Why repeated rounds of antibiotics without a confirmed infection can make things worse by disrupting your vaginal microbiome.What a pelvic floor PT looks at when you come in with UTI-like symptoms and how getting that full picture can speed up recovery.Why men with non-bacterial chronic prostatitis caused by pelvic floor tension are often misdiagnosed, and how that impacts the treatment approach.Tune in if you've ever thought:"The swab was negative, but it still feels exactly like a UTI. What's going on?""I keep getting these way more often than I used to. Is this just part of getting older?""My doctor keeps prescribing antibiotics, but I'm not sure they're fixing the right thing."Helpful resources:Find a pelvic floor PT near you: pelvicrehab.com or Pelvic Global DirectoryParents in Love: A Guide to Great Sex After Kids by Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyConnect with us:Dr. Rebecca Howard EudyWebsite: rebeccaeudy.comInstagram: @rebeccahowardeudyNewsletter: Parents in Love SubstackDr. Alexandra DiGradoWebsite: bostonpelvicpt.comInstagram: @bostonpelvicptNewsletter: Under the HoodUnder the Hood PodcastInstagram: @underthehooddocsWebsite: underthehoodpod.com