10 Low Estrogen Symptoms
Symptom #2: Frequent UTIs
Clinically, the diagnosis of recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI) must involve at least 3 episodes of urinary infections (must be confirmed by urine culture) in the last twelve months, or 2 episodes in the last six months.
Risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infections in menopausal or post-menopausal women include lack of estrogen, presence of cystocele (prolapsed bladder), coexisting conditions (i.e. diabetes), increased post-void residual urine, genetic factors, sexual activity, and history of urinary tract infections before menopause. Furthermore, approximately 25 percent of post-menopausal women are affected by atrophy of the urogenital tract. The urinary tract is affected by the decline of estrogen, leading to thinning of the bladder and urethral linings. This can lead to an increase incidence of RUTI or even the presence of pain in the bladder, painful or difficult urination (dysuria), urgency and frequency in the absence of infection.
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