After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t realize the two are associated.

Authors

• Erin A. Brennand - Gynecologist & Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
• Jayna Holroyd-Leduc - Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, University of Calgary
• Pauline McDonagh Hull - PhD Candidate, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary

Preventing urinary tract infections after menopause: What every woman should know

Urinary tract infectionss are not an inevitable part of aging. With the right combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes, women can reduce postmenopausal risk.

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