This text, written with sad irony, briefly traces the path of many women who, due to a lack of a correct management of their gynecological disorders, develop vulvodynia that couldContinue reading
Categoria: Cystitis
What about the antifungals?
After numerous exchanges in our Facebook support group, we present here a series of considerations and information about antifungal therapies. Suppositories and creams, based on molecules with names often endingContinue reading
Enterococcus faecalis: the hiker of the perineum
General presentation Ubiquitous in the environment, Enterococcus faecalis is a bacterium which is: – very resistant -> can survive temperatures ranging between 10 and 45°c and pH values between 4.5Continue reading
SIBO and antibiotics
This article gets inspiration from a question of one of our Facebook support groups: “I don’t understand why we should take antibiotics to treat SIBO when it is precisely takingContinue reading
Bicycle, horse riding and cystitis
This is one of the frequently asked questions in one of our Facebook support groups: “Is it possible to get recurrent UI when cycling or horseback riding? And if so,Continue reading
Cystitis: where to start?
Here are some notions that will allow you to know and understand certain essential basic concepts to take care of your urological and/or gynecological disorders in a natural, effective andContinue reading
Cystitis and hydration: as easy as drinking a glass of water
How many times have we been told that we must drink a lot of water to prevent the risk of cystitis? So is hydration really that important? Let’s see togetherContinue reading
Urinary tract infection without germs: is it possible?
Preamble to this article It is essential here to distinguish: – bacterial cystitis: situation in which the symptoms are directly related to the presence of uropathogenic germs in large quantitiesContinue reading
Intestinal parasites and cystitis
Pinworm parasites Intestinal parasitosis is usually considered a benign disorder mainly pediatric and therefore is often excluded by default in adults. Among the most common intestinal worms we will mentionContinue reading
SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) and GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease): what a puzzle
This article is a “case study” based on a testimony posted on our support group: “I underwent a fiberoscopy which revealed incompetent cardia associated with gastritis. This exam was prescribedContinue reading
Digestive dysbiosis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and cystitis: the gut-bladder relationship
After an exchange in our Facebook group, I found it useful to report the comments and highlights on the relationship that may exist between digestive dysbiosis and recurrent cystitis. TheContinue reading
Dysbiosis of the microbiota: is it possible to diagnose it?
We have already defined it in another article that dysbiosis is the opposite of eubiosis: that is, an alteration of the subtle balance that exists between the intestinal microbiota andContinue reading
Irritable bowel syndrome and pelvic floor: all you need to know
This article is inspired by the interest and questions of the members of our support group with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The starting point is how can gastrointestinal disorders affect theContinue reading
Vaginal dryness and atrophy: how to get rid of cystitis
In many cases, cystitis occurs and/or becomes chronic as menopause approaches or during this delicate phase. We have already investigated the root mechanisms of this phenomenon on several occasions, butContinue reading
Genitourinary syndrome in postmenopausal women
Definition and presentation This syndrome, defined in 2013, brings together a set of signs and symptoms correlated with premenopause, menopause and estrogen deficiency. This syndrome, and all the associated disorders,Continue reading
Bladder overactivity and persistent genital arousal disorder
We talk more and more about sexuality in this blog breaking the wall of taboos and trying to say things that shame often hushes up. We have often talked aboutContinue reading
What is cystitis?
Depending on the presence or absence of bacteria we can distinguish: – bacterial cystitis (also called UTI, Urinary Tract Infection), an inflammation of the bladder due to bacteria or otherContinue reading
Spring cystitis: the role of histamine
Every spring we usually read posts about cystitis that appear punctually with the arrival of good weather. The first few times I did not pay much attention to it, butContinue reading
Constipation and cystitis
The inspiration for this article arises from a question in our Facebook group that has not yet found a clear answer on this blog: “Is constipation a factor that mayContinue reading
Antiacids: an unsuspected cause of cystitis
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs “antacids” to be more specific) are among the most widely prescribed medications today. Its consumption, both occasional and chronic, is widespread in the population, while theContinue reading
