Why are urinary tract infections more common during menopause?

Why are urinary tract infections more common during menopause?

Menopause brings many physical changes, most of which are unpleasant. One of these is an increase in the frequency of urinary tract infections (UTIs). As oestrogen levels fall, the vagina becomes drier and more sensitive, and the protection of the urinary tract...
Causes and treatment of urinary tract infections in the summer

Causes and treatment of urinary tract infections in the summer

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can occur in summer and is often more common than in winter – here are the causes, symptoms, and ways to prevent it. Causes of a UTI A Urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause urethritis, bladder inflammation (cystitis), or in some...
How to treat herpes successfully

How to treat herpes successfully

Treat herpes not only externally, but also internally to recover faster with the right combination of treatments. The unpleasant symptoms of herpes virus are a major challenge for many of us. Fortunately, however, there are effective treatments that can help us get...
Cystitis and women’s health: advice for women

Cystitis and women’s health: advice for women

Urinary tract infection – also known as UTI – and cystitis mostly affects women, so here comes some advice especially for them. Women’s anatomy and cystitis Women’s urethra is shorter, providing an easier route for pathogens to pass through...