INTERVIEW: Did you know that 7 million females experience a UTI each year in the US? And that of those 26-44% will have a UTI recurrence within 6 months? This is where our guest Melissa Kramer comes in. Melissa is the founder of Live UTI Free. A platform dedicated to sharing the right information about UTIs to help those get to better testing, identify root causes, and ultimately find a permanent solution. Melissa’s story isn’t so different from others: After getting a UTI she went to the doctor, took antibiotics which initially worked and then carried on. Weeks later though, symptoms crept back, and it wasn’t till years later, after hospital visits and a traumatic plane ride experience that she started her own journey toward healing. On today’s episode we break down everything about the infamous UTI: what they are, WHY we get them, root causes, and treatment plans. We tackle the nitty gritty of your deep google searches, unpack important links to our microbiomes, and share the ways that you too can live UTI free.We also talk about:The urinary microbiomeChronic UTIsHow UTIs can link to specific partnersSymptom tracking and treatmentMale bodies & UTIsKeep up with Bedside:@thebedside, The Resource         Connect with Melissa Kramer:@liveutifreeliveutifree.comYoutubeBe sure to rate, review, and share this episode with a friend!