MenopauseKnown as the Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause, UTIs flare up during perimenopause (on the verge of menopause), menopause, and post-menopause. “When women rely on over-the-counter treatment or inadequate treatment, they end up getting recurrent and more resistant infections. If a woman gets more than three episodes in a year, she needs urgent and thorough treatment,” says Dr Mansukhani. Antibiotic treatment, followed by either oestrogen tablets taken orally or application of an oestrogen cream locally under medical guidance, help. The longer the urine stays in the bladder, the more time the bacteria present in the urine has, of multiplying.

Source: The Hindu April 09, 2018 11:46 UTC