Winx Health UTI test + treat named on TIME's best inventions 2024

Winx Health UTI test + treat named on TIME's best inventions 2024

Winx Health is beyond proud to announce that our UTI Test + Treat has been named a 2024 TIME Best Invention! We launched UTI Test + Treat in June of this year, after hearing and experiencing so many frustrations and grievances when it comes to getting UTI care. 

Roughly 50–60% of women will experience UTIs in their lifetime. For us, making this product accessible was a top priority. 50% of counties in the US do not have an OBGYN, leaving countless women without access to care. Additionally, UTI care can cost upwards of $300 after urgent care visits, prescription medication, and more. Our at-home diagnostic brings a digital-first approach to treatment with direct connection to a doctor. 

The test + treat includes 3 UTI tests and a QR code that lets you know your test result, and connects you to a doctor for same-day prescription treatment, with a positive test. All of this, from the comfort of your own home. UTI test + treat is convenient and affordable, at just $15. If innovation isn’t accessible, then it’s not making an impact.

Urinary Tract Infections usually start in the bladder or the urethra, where urine exits your body. Our UTI Tests detect a urinary tract infection by measuring the levels of leukocytes (white blood cells) and nitrite in your urine. The higher your levels, the more likely it is that you have a UTI. 

If you feel pain and burning when you pee, it’s time to test. Other UTI symptoms can include feeling like you constantly need to pee, or only passing small amounts of urine even when you really have to go. Self-diagnosing and self-medicating may provide temporary relief from UTI symptoms, but they don’t address the root cause of the infection. Without a proper diagnosis, the infection may persist, leading to complications and the need for more extensive medical intervention later on. Getting tested ensures that the right treatment is administered, preventing the development of chronic or recurrent UTIs! 

Watch our video on how to use the UTI test + treat here. 

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