Beyond the Symptoms | An Expert Interview Series by LUF | Live UTI Free
Beyond the Symptoms is an interview series by Live UTI Free (LUF) that explores the science, solutions, and stories behind pelvic health, UTIs, and chronic urinary infections.
Host Melissa Kramer engages in deep conversations with leading medical experts, researchers, and healthcare innovators who share breakthrough insights beyond conventional diagnoses and treatments.
Each episode uncovers cutting-edge research on biofilms, embedded infections, antibiotic resistance, and innovative diagnostic approaches while examining how these conditions impact quality of life. Whether you're a patient navigating recurrent UTIs, interstitial cystitis, or chronic pelvic pain, a healthcare practitioner seeking evidence-based approaches, or a curious mind interested in women's health advocacy, this podcast provides actionable information about complex pelvic health conditions.
Episodes feature world-renowned urologists, urogynecologists, researchers, and patient advocates sharing clinical insights and practical strategies.
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Beyond the Symptoms | An Expert Interview Series by LUF | Live UTI Free
Negative Tests with UTI Symptoms | Dr. Angelish Kumar with Live UTI Free (LUF)
Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Angelish Kumar, a urologist and founder of Women's Urology New York, on Chronic UTI, Bladder Health, and Recurrent Infections
Dr. Kumar unpacks why standard UTI tests frequently fail to detect infections and how advanced diagnostics like PCR testing are reshaping how we understand and treat persistent symptoms. This episode is a must-listen for anyone confused about recurring infections, misdiagnoses, or ongoing urinary symptoms that don’t align with conventional lab results.
Key Takeaways:
- Why traditional UTI testing often misses infections—and how molecular diagnostics like PCR can provide clearer answers.
- How the bladder microbiome functions, and why eliminating all bacteria isn’t necessarily the path to better bladder health.
- The role of overlooked conditions such as Skene’s gland infections or pelvic floor dysfunction in persistent urinary symptoms—and why they require different treatment approaches.
- Tips for advocating for comprehensive care, especially when standard approaches fall short.
This conversation offers much-needed clarity for those navigating chronic UTI, recurrent UTI, or unresolved urinary symptoms—and provides practical insights into more personalized, effective care.
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