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.
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?
Make an appointment with your doctor or urgent care clinic, UTIs are treatable with a perscription antibiotic.
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Though I am not at the age of menopause, I have had a few uti’s before. Your points on them were spot on and i know what to expect in the future. Plus the pic just made me snort my water. lmao great depiction!
Thank you for so much great information. I am officially in menopause right now and it is really no fun! I thought getting a UTI when you are older was much less frequent than it actually can be.
I’ll definitely have to take some precautions just in case. I definitely wouldn’t want these to be a a frequent problem.
My friend suffers from frequent UTI’s. I will have to share this with her. I did not realize menopause can increase your chances of getting one.
I suffer from UTI’s and you are right they always happen on a weekend lol. I have never heard of URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets before. I will have to pick some up so i have them for my next UTI.
I used to get UTI’s a lot when I was younger. I am 41 years old, thankfully it has been a few years since I have had one.
I love that there is now an otc treatment!! Getting old is no fun this is great information!
I don’t understand, why don’t we are thought of taking care of ourselves. There is a sex ed in schools, but don’t we get all around ed to learn about our bodies and how to help ourselves. UTI is anything but fun at any age. I am glad there is something that helps
UTIs are the devil. Thanks for sharing this information.
Boy am I ever familiar with UTI’s. I’ve been suffering frequently from them since I was 3 years of age. It makes you miserable. And now, as of last May I’m in menopause. Yay me!
This is a great article. I’m not entering menopause yet, but I’ve had my fair share of UTIs. They’re terrible.
I hadn’t realized UTIs were more likely for women in menopause either. I guess I got lucky on another count, having gone into forced menopause years ago never having a UTI or hot flash.
Man, and I was hoping as I got older I wouldn’t have to worry about them! Thanks for busting these myths for me!
I had a UTI when I was pregnant & it was NO fun. I Hope I never get another one.
I didn’t realize how likely UTI’s are for menopausal women. I hadn’t considered the role of hormones on this, but it makes sense. My mom gets them alot. Printing the coupon. Thanks.
Urinating after sex is one of those things women don’t talk about but really need to know. I’ve been lucky not to have a UTI, but I also take cranberry supplements to support urinary tract health too.
Wow! Just when I thought I knew and understood my body. I had no idea there was a connection between menopause and UTIs.
I am not menopausal but I found this post very informative. Thank you for sharing this information.
I have been in full blown menopause for a couple years now, and I haven’t had a UTI thank goodness!
I had a UTI once,, it was right after I had my daughter. It was the worst! Its good to know there is help available.