UTIs are not only inconvenient they can also be very painful. They spring upon you randomly and leave feeling uncomfortable and frustrated. They are also awkward to talk about. You may try to keep it yourself because you feel embarrassed. You shouldn’t, though, if you’re experience any type of health issue you shouldn’t feel any anxiety about letting those close to you know that a health issue is bothering you.
Many things can cause urinary tract infections in women. From not drinking enough water, postponing going to the restroom one too many times, diabetes, and many more. One cause you might want to take a deep looker at is low estrogen levels, especially if you’re postmenopausal or nearing your menopausal years. Countless studies have observed that having low estrogen levels can contribute to women developing Urinary Tract Infections more frequently.
Low Estrogen and UTIs
Many studies have observed that women who are postmenopausal or nearing menopause who are estrogen deficient are more susceptible to developing UTIs, “Estrogen deficiency plays an important role in the development of bacteriuria.”[1] Estrogen deficiency can potentially lead to vaginal atrophy, leading you to become more vulnerable to UTIs, “the absence of estrogen decreases the volume of the vaginal muscles, resulting in slackness of the ligaments holding the uteric pelvic floor and the bladder.”[2] Additionally, another study noted that “a significant reduction in ovary estrogen secretion, which is often associated with vaginal atrophy.”[3] Overall, if you’re a woman who is postmenopausal or nearing menopause, you might want to check to see if you’re estrogen deficient. If you’re able to catch it early, you may be able to prevent more UTIs from occurring in the future.
How Hormone Therapy Can Help
Countless studies have shown that hormone replacement therapy can potentially help women prevent from developing UTIs, “Several studies have been conducted showing the efficacy of estrogen therapy in the prevention of UTI.”[4] Estrogen replacement therapy can potentially help stimulate healthy vaginal bacteria growth, along with leveling the PH levels to potentially help prevent UTIs, “Estrogen stimulates the proliferation of lactobacillus in the vaginal epithelium, reduces pH, and avoids vaginal colonization of Enterobacteriaceae, which are the main pathogens of the urinary tract.”[5] Estrogen therapy has been clinically proven to potentially help prevent UTIs, and it might be the most effective for women who are postmenopausal or are entering their menopausal years.
When to Act
It’s hard to determine when you should seek help or any health issues you may be having. You may be developing UTIs more frequently and might just consider yourself unlucky. You might be reluctant to go to a doctor for UTIs in general. But if you’re a woman who is postmenopausal or are entering your menopausal years and is experiencing UTIs more frequently than usual, you may want to consider meeting with a doctor. There could be many underlying factors that are contributing to your frequent UTIs, and a doctor might be able to uncover them and develop a game to help you find relief.
How We Can Help
If you’re a woman who’s concerned about UTIs you may want to get your estrogen levels checked. A blood test will be able to pin down if any of your hormone levels are irregular. If they are medically irregular, a doctor may recommend bioidentical hormone therapy or BHRT for short. Bioidentical hormones are man-made hormones that are chemically similar to hormones produced by humans. Many argue that BHRT is a more safe and consistent form of hormone therapy.
BHRT therapy is done by implanting hormones in your skin. Implanting hormone pellets is a simple and non-invasive procedure, typically taking less than five minutes. This treatment is called pellet-based therapy and is quickly becoming one of the preferred methods of hormone therapy for both providers and patients. Essentially, a provider will subcutaneously place hormone pellets in your skin. This subcutaneous placement of hormones allows patients to receive a steady flow of hormones 24/7. This constant flow helps you potentially avoid unwanted side effects.
If you’ve decided to pursue Hormone Therapy, it’s critical you find a provider that will dose hormones precisely, and every provider that works with Simpatra™ has access to a cutting-edge dosing technology. This technology eliminates the guesswork when it comes to dosing and allows physicians to accurately dose patients based on each individual’s unique blood tests — ensuring that your treatment will be efficient and effective. Simpatra™ will also provide additional tools that allow for your patient journey to remain consistent throughout the whole process.
Hormone replacement pellets must be of the highest quality to ensure the best results, and all Simpatra™ providers receive their pellets from highly reputable and respected manufactures. To learn more about BHRT or to find a provider near you, visit us at www.simpatra.health.
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[1]Raz R. (2011). Urinary tract infection in postmenopausal women. Korean journal of urology, 52(12), 801–808. doi:10.4111/kju.2011.52.12.801
[2] Raz R. (2011). Urinary tract infection in postmenopausal women. Korean journal of urology, 52(12), 801–808. doi:10.4111/kju.2011.52.12.801
[3] Milsom, I. (2000). The prevalence of urinary incontinence. Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica, 79(12), 1056–1059. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2000.0790121056.x
[4] Raz R. (2011). Urinary tract infection in postmenopausal women. Korean journal of urology, 52(12), 801–808. doi:10.4111/kju.2011.52.12.801
[5] Raz R. (2011). Urinary tract infection in postmenopausal women. Korean journal of urology, 52(12), 801–808. doi:10.4111/kju.2011.52.12.801