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id="basic-mobile-nav-section-CongenitalAnomalies" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/congenital-anomalies" class="parent-link"> <span>Congenital Anomalies</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/congenital-anomalies/about"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/congenital-anomalies/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/congenital-anomalies/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/congenital-anomalies/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-ContraceptionandBirthControl" type="button" > <span>Contraception and Birth Control</span> </button> 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Syndrome</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/down/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/down/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/down/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/down/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-DrivingRisk" type="button" > <span>Driving Risk</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-DrivingRisk" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/drivingrisk" class="parent-link"> <span>Driving Risk</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/driving/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/driving/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/driving/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/driving/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-EarlyLearning" type="button" > <span>Early Learning</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-EarlyLearning" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/early-learning" class="parent-link"> <span>Early Learning</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/early-learning/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/early-learning/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/early-learning/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/early-learning/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-Endometriosis" type="button" > <span>Endometriosis</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-Endometriosis" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/endometriosis" class="parent-link"> <span>Endometriosis</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/endometri/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/endometri/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/endometri/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/endometri/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-FragileXSyndrome" type="button" > <span>Fragile X Syndrome</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-FragileXSyndrome" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fragilex" class="parent-link"> <span>Fragile X Syndrome</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fragilex/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fragilex/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fragilex/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fragilex/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-FragileX-AssociatedPrimaryOvarianInsufficiency(FXPOI)" type="button" > <span>Fragile X-Associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (FXPOI)</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-FragileX-AssociatedPrimaryOvarianInsufficiency(FXPOI)" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxpoi" class="parent-link"> <span>Fragile X-Associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (FXPOI)</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxpoi/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxpoi/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxpoi/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxpoi/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-FragileX-AssociatedTremorandAtaxiaSyndrome(FXTAS)" type="button" > <span>Fragile X-Associated Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-FragileX-AssociatedTremorandAtaxiaSyndrome(FXTAS)" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxtas" class="parent-link"> <span>Fragile X-Associated Tremor and Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS)</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxtas/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxtas/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxtas/findastudy"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/fxtas/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-HIV/AIDS" type="button" > <span>HIV/AIDS</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-HIV/AIDS" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hiv" class="parent-link"> <span>HIV/AIDS</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hiv/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hiv/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hiv/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hiv/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-High-RiskPregnancy" type="button" > <span>High-Risk Pregnancy</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-High-RiskPregnancy" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/high-risk" class="parent-link"> <span>High-Risk Pregnancy</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/high-risk/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/high-risk/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/high-risk/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/high-risk/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-Hypoparathyroidism" type="button" > <span>Hypoparathyroidism</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-Hypoparathyroidism" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hypopara" class="parent-link"> <span>Hypoparathyroidism</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hypopara/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hypopara/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hypopara/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/hypopara/resources/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-InfantCareandInfantHealth" type="button" > <span>Infant Care and Infant Health</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-InfantCareandInfantHealth" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infantcare" class="parent-link"> <span>Infant Care and Infant Health</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infantcare/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infantcare/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infantcare/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infantcare/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-InfantMortality" type="button" > <span>Infant Mortality</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-InfantMortality" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infant-mortality" class="parent-link"> <span>Infant Mortality</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infant-mortality/topicinfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infant-mortality/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infant-mortality/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infant-mortality/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-InfertilityandFertility" type="button" > <span>Infertility and Fertility</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-InfertilityandFertility" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infertility" class="parent-link"> <span>Infertility and Fertility</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infertility/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infertility/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infertility/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/infertility/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-IntellectualandDevelopmentalDisabilities(IDDs)" type="button" > <span>Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-IntellectualandDevelopmentalDisabilities(IDDs)" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/idds" class="parent-link"> <span>Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/idds/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/idds/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/idds/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/idds/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-KlinefelterSyndrome(KS)" type="button" > <span>Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-KlinefelterSyndrome(KS)" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/klinefelter" class="parent-link"> <span>Klinefelter Syndrome (KS)</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/klinefelter/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/klinefelter/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/klinefelter/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/klinefelter/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-LaborandDelivery" type="button" > <span>Labor and Delivery</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-LaborandDelivery" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/labor-delivery" class="parent-link"> <span>Labor and Delivery</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/labor-delivery/topicinfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/labor-delivery/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/labor-delivery/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/labor-delivery/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-LearningDisabilities" type="button" > <span>Learning Disabilities</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-LearningDisabilities" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/learningdisabilities" class="parent-link"> <span>Learning Disabilities</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/learning/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/learning/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a 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</a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/sids/more_information"> <span>More Information</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mobile-nav-section-TraumaticBrainInjury(TBI)" type="button" > <span>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)</span> </button> <ul id="basic-mobile-nav-section-TraumaticBrainInjury(TBI)" class="usa-accordion__content" data-allow-multiple> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/tbi" class="parent-link"> <span>Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/tbi/conditioninfo"> <span>About</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/tbi/researchinfo"> <span>NICHD Research Information</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a href="/health/topics/tbi/clinicaltrials"> <span>Find a Study</span> </a> </li> <li class="mobile-menu-link"> <a 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works at removing wastes and producing and controlling urine, as well as any disorders or problems that might occur within the tract. These problems can affect the urinary tract as a whole, or just certain parts of the tract, such as the bladder. There are many disorders and problems that can affect urinary tract health.</p> <p>NICHD is one of several NIH Institutes that work to advance understanding of urinary tract health in women, men, children, and those with disabilities. Although the Institute conducts and supports research on a broad range of topics, <strong>the condition information in this section focuses on two of the more common urinary tract health problems faced by <em>women:</em></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)</li> <li>Leakage of urine—also called Urinary Incontinence (UI)</li> </ul> <p>For information on a range of urinary tract health issues that affect women, men, and children, visit the <a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/kidney-disease" target="_blank">National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse</a>.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-az-related-pages field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--title-and-relatedpages paragraph--view-mode--topic-grid"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-group-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>General Information</h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-related-pages field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items usa-card-group"> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2601" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> About Urinary Tract Health </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Urinary tract health refers to how well the system works at removing wastes and producing and controlling urine, as well as any disorders or problems that might occur within the tract.</p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about About Urinary Tract Health">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2602" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/uti" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>UTIs are common infections, usually caused by bacteria, in the bladder or urethra. They are more common in women than in men.</p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/uti" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2603" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/ui" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> What is urinary incontinence (UI)? </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>UI is the loss of bladder control, or being unable to control urination.</p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/ui" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about What is urinary incontinence (UI)?">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2604" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/causes" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> What causes UTIs & UI? </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>A UTI develops when microbes enter the urinary tract and cause infection. UI is caused by problems with the muscles and nerves that hold or release urine.</p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/causes" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about What causes UTIs & UI?">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2606" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/symptoms" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> What are the symptoms of UTIs & UI? </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>UTI symptoms include pain while urinating, a frequent urge to urinate, and milky or foul-smelling urine. UI symptoms include uncontrollable leaking of urine. </p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/symptoms" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about What are the symptoms of UTIs & UI?">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2607" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/diagnosed" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> How do healthcare providers diagnose UTIs & UI in women? </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>For UTIs, a provider will test the urine for the presence of bacteria and white blood cells. For UI, a bladder diary or bladder stress test may be needed. </p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/diagnosed" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about How do healthcare providers diagnose UTIs & UI in women?">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2608" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/treatments" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> What are the treatments for UTIs & UI in women? </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Antibiotics are the most common treatment for UTIs. UIs may be treated in a variety of ways, including by bladder training, medications, and more.</p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/conditioninfo/treatments" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about What are the treatments for UTIs & UI in women?">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--title-and-relatedpages paragraph--view-mode--topic-grid"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-group-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Research</h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-related-pages field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items usa-card-group"> <div class="field__item usa-card tablet:grid-col-6"><article data-history-node-id="2610" class="usa-card__container"> <div class="usa-card__header"> <h3 class="usa-card__heading"> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/researchinfo" rel="bookmark"><span class="field field--name-field-short-title field--type-string field--label-above field__items"> NICHD Research Information </span> </a> </h3> </div> <div class="usa-card__body"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-short-summary field--type-text field--label-hidden field__item"><p>NICHD conducts and supports research on urinary tract health and on many disorders associated with it.</p></div> <a href="/health/topics/urinary/researchinfo" rel="bookmark" class="more-link" aria-label="Click to read more about NICHD Research Information">More >></a> </div> </article> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--title-and-relatedpages paragraph--view-mode--topic-grid"> <div class="grid-col-fill"> <div class="field field--name-field-group-title field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item"><h2>Find a Study</h2></div> <div class="field field--name-field-related-pages field--type-entity-reference 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