Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Philippe Zimmern, a leading expert in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, about bladder fulguration—a lesser-known but potentially transformative treatment for recurrent and chronic UTIs. Dr. Zimmern shares his clinical insights, research findings, and practical guidance on when this procedure is appropriate and how it works.

From discovering hidden bacterial communities in the bladder wall to explaining why some infections return despite antibiotics, this conversation offers a deep look into what’s really going on with persistent UTIs. Learn why modern cystoscopy techniques are changing the game, and how fulguration might help reclaim your bladder health when other treatments fall short.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why standard antibiotics may not be enough: the role of embedded bacteria and biofilms
  
  
  
• What bladder fulguration is, who it's for, and how it’s performed
  
  
  
• What healing looks like post-procedure—including risks, timelines, and patient experience

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Host Melissa Kramer interviews Dr. Ashley Girard, a naturopathic doctor specializing in chronic UTI treatment, recurrent UTI prevention, and bladder health, on chronic UTI, bladder health, and naturopathic treatment.

Dr. Girard shares how naturopathic medicine offers a personalized, root-cause approach to managing chronic UTIs—prioritizing long-term healing over temporary symptom relief. She highlights the role of herbal remedies, the importance of addressing inflammation, and how individualized care can transform the quality of life for those facing persistent urinary tract infections.

Whether you're seeking alternatives to repeated antibiotic use or looking for sustainable ways to improve your bladder health, this episode is packed with valuable, evidence-based insights.

What You'll Learn:

1. Discover how naturopathic principles—like personalized care and root-cause healing—provide a powerful alternative to standard UTI treatment protocols. Learn how this approach can lead to more sustainable outcomes for chronic UTI sufferers.

2. Get an overview of specific herbal treatments used in naturopathic care for UTIs. Dr. Girard explains their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits and how these natural therapies can support healing when antibiotics aren’t effective.

3. Take away practical lifestyle strategies to maintain bladder health, minimize flare-ups, and prevent recurrent urinary tract infections—from nutrition and hydration to stress management and microbiome support.

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Host Melissa Kramer Interviews Dr. Soman Abraham, a professor of Pathology at Duke University, on Chronic and Recurrent UTIs.

Together, they unpack why some UTIs resolve quickly while others persist or recur, leaving patients in a frustrating cycle of symptoms and treatment. Dr. Abraham shares new insights into how the bladder’s immune system functions and why current antibiotic treatments may fail to eliminate bacteria embedded in bladder tissue. This discussion introduces a promising vaccine that could revolutionize how the immune system targets persistent infections.

This episode is essential listening for anyone struggling with persistent bladder symptoms or searching for science-based answers about UTI prevention, immune dysfunction, and bladder health innovation.

Key Takeaways from This Episode

• How the immune system reacts to a UTI, and why that reaction may not be enough to prevent chronic or recurrent infections.
• Why antibiotics sometimes fail—clearing bacteria from urine but missing those hidden deep in bladder tissue.
• The future of UTI treatment: how a new vaccine may activate T cells in the bladder, offering a more precise and lasting solution for those suffering from chronic UTI.

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