60 seconds in menopause video transcript:
Are urinary tract infections (UTIs) common in the menopause and perimenopause? Yes, they certainly are! It's a really horrible symptom.
It can be caused by falling oestrogen affecting the level of friendly bacteria in the vagina. These friendly bacteria protect your bladder. With less of them around you can become much more vulnerable to infections such as cystitis. It can also be due to your bladder just getting that bit more sensitive to absolutely everything.
What can help?
Best things to do here: Loads of water, keep your bladder well flushed, and you won't necessarily run to the toilet any more often. Try a vaginal probiotic and you can try for cystitis our Uva Ursi and Echinacea Cystitis (oral) drops.
Uva-ursi & Echinacea Cystitis Oral Drops. Cystitis Treatment for Women
£12.99 (50ml) Get it tomorrow, 19th July.
This is a quick answer and summary. For more information and advice, head over to my blog 'UTIs during menopause and why they keep coming back'.
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