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

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

There is more information available about urinary tract infections today than ever before. (Shutterstock) by Erin A. Brennand, University of Calgary; Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, University of Calgary, and Pauline McDonagh Hull, University of Calgary After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t … Continued

The UTI Struggle Is Real: Why So Many Women Suffer in Silence (and What to Do About It)

Urinary tract infections are some of the most common types of infections worldwide. They can impact both men and women, but they’re much more common in females. Additionally, research shows that women of color may be more susceptible to UTIs than white women. Unfortunately, many women are embarrassed to talk about their urinary health struggles, so they tend to suffer in silence. Whether you rarely get UTIs or you experience them regularly, here…