Things You Didn’t Know About UTIs
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Julia Austin
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Menopause and UTIs
“Menopause can relate to UTIs as well. When estrogen is lower, there’s less protection against infection,” Plotch states. A few other factors that put you at risk for UTIs during menopause? The vaginal tissue becomes thinner, making infection more likely. There is also a bacterial change that can make one vulnerable to infection. Plus, there is the issue of struggling to fully empty one’s bladder, which makes it harder to flush out bacteria in a timely manner. Some menopausal women, unfortunately, experience chronic UTIs, which can make daily life – and sex, which can already suffer during menopause – quite uncomfortable. Keeping preventative products on hand during this time of life can make a big difference.
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