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Menopause: UTI Myths

June 24, 2015 By Shelley Zurek 61 Comments

UTI Myths for Women in Menopause

Today’s discussion on UTI Myths & Menopause is sponsored by URISTAT®. I have received free product and promotional consideration to inform you, as my readers, about this little known condition. 

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Menopause and Urinary Tract Infections: Facts and Fiction

Previously we have written about avoiding UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) during menopause, but now I want to pass along some UTI Myths.  This knowledge can help you deal better with menopause and UTIs.

  • Myth 1:  UTIs only happen to younger women.  FACT:  Perimenopaure and menopause is the time when ovaries naturally begin decreasing their production of sex hormones; “good bacteria” levels also drop. A lack of estrogen and good bacteria allows “bad bacteria” to grow more easily in the vagina or urethra. Therefore, women who have undergone menopause are at an increased risk for UTIs.
  • Myth 2: UTIs are really a small problem for menopausal women. FACT: Heck no! Have you every had a UTI? They hurt like CRAZY IMO. Yes, sometimes a UTI can subside without treatment, but if you are experiencing discomfort…get it checked out. Why? Because the infection could spread to your kidneys and cause serious and permanent damage. UTIs are a big deal!
  • Myth 3: I don’t have that much sex anymore, so I can’t get a UTI  FACT: Having sex, no matter how infrequent, can increase your chances of a UTI. Being menopausal increases your risk factor of UTI as well. So no matter what your age, but especially if you are menopausal (another risk factore) make sure to urinate after sex.

So you have a UTI (or think you do), what next?

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Make an appointment with your doctor or urgent care clinic, UTIs are treatable with a perscription antibiotic.

But wait, if you are anything like me, you always get a UTI on Friday night or the weekend, then what? You can seek relief as soon as you begin to experience symptoms and think you have a UTI with URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets. URISTAT® Pain Relief, from the makers of MONISTAT®, contain phenazopyridine HCl, the #1 doctor recommended ingredient used to treat UTI pain or discomfort.

You can even keep using URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets after you get your antibiotics, because trust me, the antibiotics don’t work instantly. Sometime the pain of a UTI will drive you to distraction!

No UTI Myths:  Just facts and a coupon!

For more information and for

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  1. Lynn says

    July 13, 2017 at 11:42 am

    I never had a UTI until several years post menopause. First UTI I went to the hospital and got a Rx. Second UTI I used natural remedies. The following week I was hospitalized with Sepsis! I had cured the UTI but not before the infection entered my bloodstream. Don’t take chances. Sepsis is very deadly.

    Reply
  2. Kathy Pease says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Luckily I have never had a UTI before..and hopefully it stays that way but with menopause I have been noticing many changes such as night sweats and I also seem to be very emotional. I hope this passes.

    Reply
    • Shelley Zurek says

      June 30, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      It will Kathy and if you can go it drug free good for you. I take estrogen and use an estrogen cream.

      Reply
  3. Dotty J Boucher says

    June 23, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I think its good that they have something for you to buy and take home and test to see if you have it,

    Reply
  4. Rosanne says

    June 22, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Interesting but they have been much less frequent since menopause and less sex

    Reply
  5. Pauline Linares says

    June 22, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Thanks for sharing the myths!

    Reply
  6. lori richman says

    June 21, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    awesome

    Reply
  7. Cheryl says

    June 18, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Unfortunately, I’m more than familiar with the falsity of Myths 1 and 2 🙁

    Reply
  8. Sarah L says

    June 17, 2016 at 12:46 am

    Wish I’d had something like this 40 years ago when I was getting frequent UTIs. Very handy.

    Reply
  9. Alison Gibb says

    June 16, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    This is great information. I did not know there is a over the counter pain relief for UTI. Great to know!

    Reply
  10. Courtney Alcantara says

    June 16, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    I had UTI once.. and no bueno. Ugh. Thanks for more information on it.. Quite helpful!

    Reply
  11. Robert Burns says

    June 15, 2016 at 5:06 pm

    I wish you well.

    Reply
  12. Nancy Burgess says

    June 14, 2016 at 9:20 pm

    Very informative thanks for all the facts.

    Reply
  13. Dana Matthews says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    I have never heard of this product. UTI’s are evil. I’ll look for this the next time.

    Reply
  14. ANN*H says

    December 11, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    Thanks for all the health information on UTI . These are important things to know about young or us older adults too.

    Reply
  15. paula brown says

    December 5, 2015 at 6:57 am

    Great information that women should know before going through menopause.

    Reply
  16. Michelle S says

    December 4, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Interesting information! I have only had one UTI in my life (knock on wood) so I really hope I don’t get anymore – it was painful!

    Reply
  17. Sarah L says

    December 3, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I stopped getting UTIs after I stopped having sex. Works for me….

    Reply
  18. carla bonesteel says

    December 1, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    I appreciate this info..I’m getting to that age, and I had a partial hysterectomy at age 26, so I’m expecting menopause early…

    Reply
  19. Gail Williams says

    September 9, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    I really needed to know this information. I never thought to ask my gyno the last time I was there. I am going to go to Target and get some Uristat, just to have on hand….

    Reply
  20. Karen Propes says

    September 9, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    Oh yes the fabulous UTI, they always come at the most inopportune times. I grab Uristat also, it really works and faster than any prescription I’ve had. I once had a prescription for a medication can’t remember the name, but I called them Tidy Bowl pills because your urine would turn blue. The Uristat gives you a slight brownish red urine, just in case anyone thinks something is really wrong. I keep Uristat on hand at all times. I’m in menopause and hope it ends sometime SOON.

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