Beyond the Symptoms | Expert Interview Series by LUF
Beyond the Symptoms is an interview series by LUF that explores the science, solutions, and stories behind pelvic health. Each episode features in-depth conversations with leading medical experts, researchers, and healthcare innovators who share their insights beyond conventional diagnoses and treatments. Whether you're a patient, practitioner, or curious mind, this podcast is your guide to understanding the complexities of pelvic health and fostering meaningful change.
Episodes
11 episodes
What If Your Bladder Symptoms Aren't From an Infection? Insights from Dr. Brianne Grogan
Persistent bladder pain, urgency, or pressure—even after a UTI test comes back clear—can leave many people feeling confused and unheard. In this episode, Host Melissa Kramer speaks with pelvic health specialist Dr. Brianne Grogan to explore ...
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Episode 11
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56:29
Could Bladder Instillations Help Manage Chronic UTI Symptoms? A Conversation with Dr. Sachin Malde
In this episode, we explore a treatment approach that's becoming more common for those living with recurrent and chronic urinary symptoms: bladder instillations. Melissa Kramer is joined by Dr. Sachin Malde, a urologist with a special intere...
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Episode 10
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1:07:11
How Your Pelvic Floor Affects UTIs – with Alina Filipe
How does your pelvic floor impact your urinary health? In this episode of the LUF Podcast, host Melissa Kramer sits down with Alina Filipe, a pelvic floor physiotherapist from Sydney, Australia, to explore the crucial connection between pelv...
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Episode 9
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1:16:59
Are Standard UTI Tests Failing to Detect Infections? Insights from Dr. Michael Hsieh
How reliable is standard UTI testing, and could it be presenting false negatives?In this insightful episode of the LUF Podcast, host Melissa Kramer speaks with Dr. Michael Hsieh, a specialist in recurrent UTIs with expertise in...
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The Powerful Link Between Mind and Body Insights with Dr. Sula Windgassen
Have you ever wondered how your mind might influence your body's healing ability? In this insightful episode of The LUF Podcast, host Melissa Kramer sits down with Dr. Sula Windgassen, a health psychologist who shares ...
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Episode 7
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1:04:59
What Your Symptoms Are Telling You with Dr. Stewart Bundrick
Could your chronic UTI be a persistent infection rather than a series of new ones? This episode of the LUF podcast explores a groundbreaking perspective on chronic UTI with Dr. Stewart Bundrick, a specialist in recurrent infections with deca...
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Episode 6
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49:05
Breaking the Cycle: Insights on Chronic UTIs, Bladder Health, & the Pelvic Floor with Dr. Angelish Kumar
Are recurring UTIs, pelvic pain, or persistent urinary symptoms interfering with your life? In today's episode, we continue our discussion with Dr. Angelish Kumar, who shares her expertise in diagnosing and managing chronic UTIs, bladder hea...
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Episode 5
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34:19
Persistent Symptoms, Negative Tests? Rethinking Chronic UTIs with Dr. Angelish Kumar
Are you tired of being told, "Your tests are negative," while still dealing with constant UTI symptoms? You're not alone, and you're not imagining it. In this insightful episode, Dr. Angelish Kumar, founder of Women's Urology New York, unpac...
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Episode 4
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29:36
Why Symptom Flares Don’t Mean Treatment Failure with Professor Malone-Lee
Chronic UTI recovery isn’t always a straight line—but symptom flares don’t necessarily mean treatment failure. Join us as we talk with Professor Malone to explore effective treatment approaches based on scientific principles. Find out why sy...
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Episode 3
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13:53
Why UTIs Come Back Insights from Prof Malone-Lee
Have you ever wondered why UTIs can recur even after treatment? In this episode, Professor Malone-Lee, a UTI specialist, discusses why UTIs can persist or recur despite treatment. He highlights how bacteria can hide inside bladder cells, lea...
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41:25
Understanding Bladder Health and Negative UTI Test Results w/ Dr. Krystal Thomas-White
Have you ever had UTI symptoms but tested negative? In this episode, Dr. Krystal Thomas-White from Stanford discusses new research on the urinary microbiome that challenges the notion that the bladder is sterile. Dr. Krystal also highlights ...
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Episode 1
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45:59
