Urinary tract infectionss are not an inevitable part of aging. With the right combination of medical treatments and lifestyle changes, women can reduce postmenopausal risk.

After menopause, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be more frequent, yet most Canadian women (82 per cent in a recent survey) don’t realize the two are associated.

Authors

  • Erin A. Brennand - Gynecologist & Associate Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
  • Jayna Holroyd-Leduc - Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, University of Calgary, University of Calgary
  • Pauline McDonagh Hull - PhD Candidate, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary