Always have a negative urine dipstick at the doctors despite having all the symptoms of a UTI?

In Part 1 of this important conversation, We sit down with Dr Catriona Anderson

, GP and specialist in chronic and recurrent UTIs, to uncover why standard urine dipstick tests so often fail women and what you need to know to challenge outdated advice and get the treatment you deserve.

This is an honest, deeply informative discussion around chronic urinary tract infections, menopause, bladder pain, sleep deprivation and the emotional toll these conditions can take on women’s lives.

Kelly also shares the reality of living with chronic UTI symptoms for over 13 years, including the impact on sleep, relationships, work, confidence and everyday life.

If you’ve ever been told “your tests are negative” despite knowing something is wrong, this episode will leave you feeling informed, validated and better equipped to advocate for your health.

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Chapters

00:00 The reality of chronic UTIs in women

00:21 Introducing Dr Kat Anderson

02:19 How Dr Kat specialised in chronic UTIs

05:45 The breakthrough that changed her approach

11:16 Why chronic UTIs are still dismissed

12:26 The difference between acute, recurrent & chronic UTIs

14:10 The devastating impact on women’s lives

15:45 Misdiagnosis & interstitial cystitis explained

19:18 When “interstitial cystitis” is actually infection

21:24 Kelly’s personal experience with bladder pain

23:12 Why urine dipstick tests often fail women

26:13 Why standard urine cultures miss infections

27:20 Dormant bacteria & embedded bladder infections

30:00 The problem with NHS testing thresholds

33:39 Why women keep getting overlooked

35:16 The movement to redefine chronic UTI treatment

41:13 How treatment pathways could finally change

42:08 Living with chronic UTI for 13 years

44:32 The anxiety & isolation of bladder pain

This episode is intended for educational and awareness purposes only and is not sponsored, promotional or affiliated with any specific clinic, treatment provider or commercial service discussed during the conversation.