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Many women are all-too-familiar with urinary tract infections: Half of all women will experience at least one urinary tract infection, or UTI, in their lifetime, while 25% of them will have repeat infections.

UTIs are uncomfortable to deal with—and can even cause permanent damage if they’re left untreated, according to the National Institute for Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). That’s why it’s so crucial to recognize the signs of an infection and act quickly.

But there’s a plethora of misinformation out there about UTIs, making it hard for women to know what they’re looking for or feel comfortable speaking up about…

Read the full article at PREVENTION.COM