A urine culture is the gold standard for testing for urinary tract infections, according to St. Elizabeth Physicians’ Dr. Sonia Chopra, a board-certified urologist, as opposed to the dipstick test. She added that it commonly takes 24-48 hours, but the culture helps the doctor decide which antibiotic to use. The urine culture identifies the bacteria causing the infection and should …
Several conditions from bladder spasms, scar tissue, or cancer treatments can cause discomfort for women during sex and a frank discussion with your doctor may help. Dr. Susan Oakley, a St. Elizabeth Healthcare urogynecologist, said there are solutions for conditions women may encounter because of scar tissue from surgery such as a hysterectomy or mesh procedure, endometriosis, fibroid uterus, and …
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