{"id":31774,"date":"2024-05-21T15:05:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-21T19:05:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/?p=31774"},"modified":"2025-01-15T09:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:38:32","slug":"how-can-i-prevent-utis-during-menopause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/how-can-i-prevent-utis-during-menopause\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I Prevent UTIs during Menopause"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, affect people of every age and sex, although women are more susceptible than men due to a shorter urethra. According to The Kidney Foundation, Canadian women make about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kidney.ca\/CMSPages\/GetFile.aspx?guid=277b1484-9728-4c55-ad82-befb48060273\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">half a million doctor visits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to a UTI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For women in their menopausal years, a UTI can fall under the umbrella term \u201cgenitourinary syndrome of menopause\u201d (GSM), a condition that affects the vagina, vulva, and lower urinary tract due to a decrease in estrogen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections are common during and after perimenopause. They can be very uncomfortable and typically require medical treatment \u2014 but there are lifestyle and dietary adjustments you can make to help prevent recurrent UTIs during menopause.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re asking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how can I prevent UTI during menopause<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understanding the most common risk factors and incorporating preventive steps into your routine can make a difference. Read on to learn what a UTI is, what the most common risk factors are, and steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are UTIs and how do they affect women during menopause?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/do-i-have-a-urinary-tract-infection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are caused by fungi, viruses, and bacteria. They can affect the kidneys, bladder, ureters, or urethra \u2014 or the entire urogenital system. Symptoms of a can UTI include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or burning while urinating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent, urgent, and\/or incomplete urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urine in the blood\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cloudy, strong-smelling urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pressure or cramping in the lower abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the infection impacts the kidneys, you may also experience fever, chills, nausea or vomiting, and lower back or side pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UTIs are the most common bacterial infection in women. They increase in frequency after <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/menopause-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">menopause<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to a number of factors, including symptoms related to GSM, such as vaginal dryness and vulvar atrophy, which can create an opportune environment for microbes to enter the urethra and cause a UTI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Risk factors for UTIs in menopausal women<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While 36% of women experience recurrent UTIs before menopause, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557479\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">53% have chronic UTIs after menopause<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are the most common risk factors for UTIs in menopausal women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>A history of UTIs<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of UTIs increases the likelihood you&#8217;ll experience them during and after menopause, whether they\u2019re due to abnormal pelvic anatomy, such as a shortened urethra, or other common risk factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Decreased estrogen production<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decrease in estrogen that begins during perimenopause can change the lining of the bladder and pH level, causing an imbalance of the good bacteria that provide a natural defense against UTIs. Decreased estrogen levels may also cause anatomical changes in the genitourinary tract, increasing the risk of a UTI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Urinary retention\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re unable to empty your bladder completely when you urinate or don\u2019t drink enough fluids to make higher urine volumes, you may have a higher risk of developing UTIs. Bacteria can build up in the urine left behind, leading to a UTI, bladder stones, or even kidney damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Frequency of sexual intercourse<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual intercourse and other types of sexual activity introduce bacteria from the vagina, colon, anus, or fingers into the urethra, which can cause a UTI. Frequent intercourse, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK557479\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more than two times a week triples the risk<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for UTIs in women of any age \u2014 and the risk increases with spermicide-coated condom or diaphragm use.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Spermicide use<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spermicides decrease your body&#8217;s natural probiotic microbes and increase the pH of the urogenital system, creating a favourable environment for an infection to take hold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Diabetes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/can-you-control-diabetes-with-diet-and-exercise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are prone to immune system impairment and poor metabolic control, which can contribute to UTIs \u2014 especially if the disease isn\u2019t managed properly. Diabetes-related nerve damage can lead to incomplete emptying of the bladder, increasing the risk of UTIs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Can I Prevent UTIs During Menopause<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can\u2019t control the physiological changes that accompany menopause, but you can reduce your risk of UTIs with these helpful tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Urinate often<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every time you urinate, bacteria and other waste is removed from your bladder and urinary tract, reducing your risk of infection. Try to flush out your bladder by slowly increasing your fluid intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Practice good hygiene<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hygiene plays an important role in the prevention of UTIs. Follow these best practices to keep infections at bay:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe from front to back.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear breathable undergarments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose showers over baths.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you take baths, avoid adding bubbles or oils.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t use feminine hygiene sprays, douches, and other hygiene products containing fragrances.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinate immediately after sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Make positive lifestyle changes<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise, plenty of rest, and a nutritious diet can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/how-to-boost-your-immune-system-with-food\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">boost your immune system<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, improving your chances of fighting off a UTI \u2014 and it can help reduce a variety of menopause symptoms, too. A diet rich in vegetables and low in sugar can help balance the pH in the genitourinary environment to lower your risk of getting a UTI.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Stay hydrated<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We often mention the importance of staying hydrated, and UTI prevention is another reason to drink plenty of fluids, which help flush the system and prevent UTI-causing microbes from taking hold.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there such a thing as too much water? Yes \u2014 especially for anyone with heart or kidney disease, but most people don&#8217;t drink enough. Everybody is different and requires a different amount of fluid to stay hydrated.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are more likely hydrated if you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are urinating every few hours throughout the day\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel well and not fatigued or irritable\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are not feeling thirsty (although this is not the best predictor, especially in older people)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since your body can only process so much water at a time, hydrate regularly throughout the day rather than all at once for the best results.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Drink cranberry juice<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although cranberry juice isn\u2019t effective for treating a UTI, it contains compounds that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthlinkbc.ca\/illnesses-conditions\/infectious-diseases\/cranberry-juice-and-urinary-tract-infections\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may help prevent UTIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or reduce the intensity of symptoms until you can visit with your healthcare provider. One compound, D-mannose, is a type of sugar used to prevent certain bacteria from sticking to the walls of the urinary tract. Choose a cranberry juice variety that\u2019s 100% juice, with no added sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Take a probiotic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics, including yogurt, kefir, and supplements, help improve the health of the good bacteria in your gut and urinary tract. Choose a plain yogurt or kefir without added sugar. If you prefer a probiotic supplement, look for one with at least one billion colony-forming units (CFUs) of Lactobacillus, Bacillus, Bifidobacterium, or Saccharomyces boulardii.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probiotics are especially important if you\u2019re taking an antibiotic to treat a UTI or other infection. Antibiotics disrupt the natural flora in your body and can increase your risk for yeast infections. Help build your healthy flora of good bacteria after finishing your prescribed antibiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Herbal Remedies and Supplements\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some herbs and supplements, such as D-mannose and bearberry (uva-ursi), are believed to help prevent UTIs by stopping bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract. For those wondering, &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how can I prevent UTI during menopause<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,&#8221; these natural remedies can be used as a preventive measure alongside a healthy diet and proper hydration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pelvic Floor Exercises for UTI Prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic floor exercises, also known as Kegels, can play a significant role in preventing UTIs, especially during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/what-are-symptoms-of-perimenopause\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perimenopause<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or menopause. Strengthening the muscles that support the bladder and urinary tract improves control over urination and reduces the risk of urine retention, which can lead to bacterial buildup and infection. Regular practice of pelvic floor exercises helps maintain proper bladder function, supports urinary health, and can also prevent leakage, which is another common issue during menopause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Medical interventions for UTI prevention<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UTIs are considered recurrent, or chronic, if you experience two or more during a six-month period or have more than three per year. For some women who have chronic UTIs, low-dose antibiotics or vaginal estrogen therapy may be effective for preventing them. Before prescribing preventive medications, your doctor will perform various tests to ensure your urinary tract is healthy and rule out other issues, then work with you to determine which preventive intervention is right for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Low-dose antibiotics<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, low doses of antibiotics can be taken for around six months to help prevent UTIs from occurring. The downside of this prevention method is a higher risk of creating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, making future UTIs potentially more difficult to treat.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vaginal estrogen\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decrease in estrogen production that starts in perimenopause is an important factor for an increased risk of UTIs. Vaginal estrogen is a low-dose prescription <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/blog\/five-tips-to-balance-your-hormones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hormone<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> replacement therapy that can help reduce occurrences of UTIs as well as relieve vaginal dryness, itching, and soreness. Vaginal estrogen comes in the form of a cream, ring, or suppository that\u2019s inserted into the vagina. The estrogen is absorbed through the bloodstream.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>When to talk to your doctor<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of a UTI can be very uncomfortable, but even if the symptoms are mild, they can quickly become worse.\u00a0 If you&#8217;re asking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how can I prevent UTI during menopause,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it&#8217;s important to know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/conditions\/urinary-tract-infection-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UTI treatment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with antibiotics is highly effective for resolving the infection. Left untreated, a UTI can become worse, moving into your kidneys and causing a kidney infection \u2014 or spreading throughout your body, causing sepsis. Talk to your doctor right away if you have symptoms of a UTI \u2014 especially if you have a fever or blood in your urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re one of 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care provider, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmaple.ca\/onboarding\/get-started\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">see a doctor or a nurse practitioner<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 on Maple. If prescriptions are needed, Maple can send them to your door or your closest pharmacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>The information presented here is for educational purposes and is not meant to replace the advice from your medical professional.<\/i><i><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><i>When using virtual care, all medical treatment is at the sole discretion of the provider. Virtual care is not meant for medical emergencies, and your provider will determine if your case is appropriate for virtual care. If you are experiencing an emergency like chest pain or difficulties breathing, for example, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, affect people of every age and sex, although women are more susceptible than men due to a shorter urethra. According to The Kidney Foundation, Canadian women make about half a million doctor visits due to a UTI. 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