Women's health after 40, and what the research actually supports
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause, the evidence for cranberry in urinary health, and where vaginal probiotic research stands.
User reports are the evidence people actually consult. Before a trial, before a label, someone reads what others said. For urinary health specifically, that data is harder to interpret than almost any other category — and the reason is structural rather than a matter of honesty. The one user-report database worth reading There is a … Read more
Recurrent urinary tract infections are exhausting in a specific way. The symptoms are familiar, appointments take time, and the treatment feels predictable. Self-managing is an understandable response. This post is about where that reasoning holds and where it breaks — starting with the part that can’t wait. Seek care promptly if any of these … Read more
A dipstick goes into a urine sample, changes colour, and produces a row of results in under a minute. It’s one of the cheapest urinalysis tests in medicine. It’s also frequently over-read. The test is genuinely good at one job and genuinely poor at another, and knowing which is which changes how a result should … Read more
Cranberry and urinary health is one of the oldest supplement stories there is. It’s also a useful case study, because three regulators looked at the same evidence and reached three different answers — and all three answers are still on shelves somewhere. If you’ve ever wondered why one product says the berry helps and another … Read more