Getting Real About Urinary Tract Infections with Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra

Our guest is Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, the Associate Professor of Urology at UC San Diego Health and she talks with us about all things urinary tract infections (UTIs). Dr. Santiago-Lastra gets real about the basics around UTIs including what they are, why they happen, how they are treated and how to prevent them. We've got you covered on the basics whether it's your first UTI or a recurrent UTI. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:47 - Introduction 1:30 - What is a UTI? 2:38 - Main symptoms & diagnosis 5:56 - Can both men & women get UTIs? Are they transmitted sexually? 7:29 - Can UTIs go away on their own? 8:28 - Treatment for UTIs 10:07 - Recurrent UTIs & why they happen 13:09 - Preventing UTIs 15:54 - Debunking UTI myth 18:48 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. This podcast is brought to you by the Urology Care Foundation in partnership with the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction. **** November 4, 2021