Recurrent UTIs
Recurrent UTIs during perimenopause and menopause involve repeated urinary tract infections. Lower estrogen levels can affect vaginal and urinary tract health, increasing susceptibility.
How to track
- Log each infection with date, symptoms, and duration.
- Track urinary symptoms between infections: urgency, frequency, discomfort.
- Note hydration patterns, sexual activity timing, and any preventive measures used.
- Record any correlation with other genitourinary symptoms like vaginal dryness.
Common context
UTI frequency often increases during the menopause transition due to changes in the urogenital tissue. Tracking patterns helps identify triggers and assess preventive strategies.
What to bring to a clinician
- How many UTIs have you had in the past 6-12 months?
- What patterns do you see between infections and other factors?
- Which preventive measures have you tried, and what were the results?