If you've been on antibiotics two, three, four times in the last year for recurrent UTIs and no one has ever asked about your hormone levels, this episode is the conversation you've been waiting for.

Dr. Tara Harding, DNP, FNP-C breaks down why recurrent UTIs are often a hormone problem, not a hygiene problem, and what the FDA's February 2026 removal of the black box warning from vaginal hormones means for every woman who was told these treatments were dangerous.

We cover the hormonal root of recurrent UTIs, why Genitourinary Syndrome (GSM and GSL) affects women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s not just those in menopause. The role of testosterone in women's urinary and sexual health, and why your birth control or acne medication may be the source of the problem you've been trying to solve for years.

You'll leave this episode with three specific questions to bring to your next provider appointment and a clearer picture of what optimal hormonal care actually looks like.

Disclaimer: Dr. Tara Harding is a Doctor of Nursing Practice and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C). This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment tailored to your individual needs.