Eps 432: Recurring UTIs After Menopause? It Might Not Be a UTI | Interstitial Cystitis Explained with Heather Florio
Recurring UTI Symptoms? It Might Not Actually Be a UTI.
If you’ve been dealing with recurring UTI symptoms, bladder pain, burning, urgency, or frequent urination, only to have your urine cultures come back normal, this episode is for you.
I’m joined by Heather Florio, CEO of Desert Harvest and a leading advocate for women’s pelvic and sexual health, to unpack the difference between recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, and bladder pain syndrome.
Tune in to discover why recurring UTI symptoms aren’t always caused by infection and how to better advocate for yourself when you know something isn’t right.
Episode Timeline
00:00 – Why So Many Women Are Misdiagnosed With Chronic UTIs
02:35 – Heather’s Personal Journey With Interstitial Cystitis
06:40 – When Recurring UTI Symptoms Aren’t Actually A UTI
10:58 – Interstitial Cystitis vs. Bladder Pain Syndrome: What’s The Difference?
14:08 – How Perimenopause & Menopause Affect Recurrent UTI Symptoms
16:54 – Pelvic Floor Dysfunction & Why Physical Therapy Matters
18:30 – Nutrition, Aloe Vera & Supporting Bladder Health
24:47 – How Stress & Certain Foods Can Trigger Bladder Flares
26:45 – The Hidden Impact On Intimacy & Quality Of Life
31:00 – Allergies, Mast Cells & Unexpected Bladder Triggers
35:20 – Why A Cystoscopy Can Help Diagnose Interstitial Cystitis
42:15 – How To Advocate For Yourself At The Doctor
44:20 – Recurrent UTIs, Antibiotics & Protecting Your Microbiome
Links
Learn more about Heather Florio and Desert Harvest:
🌿 Website: https://www.desertharvest.com
📱 Instagram: @desertharvestaloe
📱 Heather’s Instagram: @hmflorio
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