Vaginal Dryness And Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

Vaginal Dryness & Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

“You are not alone…you can’t bring down the pain until you bring it up!”

These symptoms are part of a process called Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). GSM occurs because of the natural decrease in estrogen in the vagina, vulva, and bladder that occurs with menopause. With declining estrogen, the vaginal tissue can become thinner and more easily irritated.

About 30 percent to 50 percent of postmenopausal women experience these symptoms. Unfortunately, though, women do not generally discuss these problems with their health care providers.

GSM also can cause urinary symptoms like pain with urination and recurrent urinary tract infections.

What are the symptoms of Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)?

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) signs and symptoms may include:

Vaginal dryness
Vaginal burning
Vaginal discharge
Genital itching
Burning with urination
Urgency with urination
Frequent urination
Recurrent urinary tract infections
Urinary incontinence
Light bleeding after intercourse
Discomfort with intercourse
Decreased vaginal lubrication during sexual activity
Shortening and tightening of the vaginal canal

Urinary Tract Infections

Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections are one of the most common symptoms of Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is an infection of the bladder, kidneys, ureters, or urethra. E. coli, a type of bacteria that lives in the bowel and near the anus, causes most UTIs. UTI symptoms include pain, abdominal pain, mild fever, urinary urgency and frequency.

Many older women struggle with urinary tract infections and a big reason why is because their bladder walls can be invaded by several species of bacteria.

“Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common type of bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections. UTI recurrence rates can range from 16%-36% in younger women to 55% in postmenopausal women.”

“We will need to use methods other than antibiotics to treat this disease, as now we observe diverse types of bacteria in the bladder wall of these patients”

What Causes UTIs

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) typically occur when bacteria enter the urinary tract through the urethra and begin to multiply in the bladder. Although the urinary system is designed to keep out bacteria, these defences sometimes fail. When that happens, bacteria may take hold and grow into a full-blown infection in the urinary tract.

For a lot of us, UTIs are caused by specific activities that cause bacteria to enter the urinary tract through the urethra. For example, this may occur when wiping your bottom or having sex, but often it’s not clear why it happens. However, UTIs aren’t always caused by specific activities. Sometimes, UTIs seem to come out of nowhere and once we get just one UTI, our likelihood of getting another increase.

Did you know?

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections:

Treatment:

The problem with many of the above options is that there is over reliance on the use of antibiotics. The more frequently an individual takes an antibiotic for an infection, the more likely bacteria will develop resistance to the antibiotic, which makes it less likely that treatment will be effective the next time around.

When to see a doctor

Many postmenopausal women experience symptoms of “genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) such as vaginal dryness and Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), however, few seek treatment. Women may be embarrassed to discuss their symptoms with their doctor and may resign themselves to living with these symptoms.

Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any unexplained vaginal spotting or bleeding, unusual discharge, burning, or soreness.

Also make an appointment to see your doctor if you experience painful intercourse that’s not resolved by using a vaginal moisturizer or water-based lubricant.

“The good news is that you now have a non-antibiotic approach to prevent recurrent UTIs before they start….. Double-Action URIEXO® will help you stay ahead of the problem.”

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Vaginal Dryness & Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

“You are not alone…you can’t bring down the pain until you bring it up!”

What are the symptoms of Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)?

Genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) signs and symptoms may include:

Vaginal dryness

Vaginal burning

Vaginal discharge

Genital itching

Burning with urination

Urgency with urination

Frequent urination

Recurrent urinary tract infections

Urinary incontinence

Light bleeding after intercourse

Discomfort with intercourse

Decreased vaginal lubrication during sexual activity

Shortening and tightening of the vaginal canal

Urinary Tract Infections

“Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common type of bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections. UTI recurrence rates can range from 16%-36% in younger women to 55% in postmenopausal women.”

“We will need to use methods other than antibiotics to treat this disease, as now we observe diverse types of bacteria in the bladder wall of these patients”

What Causes UTIs

Did you know?

Recurrent UTIs are very common among women.

UTIs account for 20% of all infections in women.

1 in 2 women will have at least one UTI in their lifetimes.

After a UTI: 20-40% of women will have recurrences which can last for years on end.

The risk of UTIs in women increase significantly after menopause.

UTIs are one of the biggest reasons for missed work days among women.

Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infections:

Treatment:

When to see a doctor

“The good news is that you now have a non-antibiotic approach to prevent recurrent UTIs before they start….. Double-Action URIEXO® will help you stay ahead of the problem.”

Developing a routine with GYNATROF is the secret to preventing and overcoming vaginal dryness

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