Estrogen Cream for Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
The changes your body goes through during menopause put you at a greater risk for developing frequent urinary infections, says the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Estrogen cream is a treatment option that can help reduce your risk.
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Estrogen Cream
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A hormone produced by your body, estrogen helps to grow and maintain a woman's sexual organs, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Urinary Tract Infections
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When bacteria enter your urinary tract, it can inflame and irritate the tissues it infects. A urinary tract infection, or UTI, can affect your bladder, kidneys or urethra. It can be treated with antibiotics.
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Symptoms
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According to the National Institutes of Health, symptoms of a urinary tract infection include cloudy urine, frequent urges to urinate and painful sensations of burning when you empty your bladder.
Causes
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After menopause, the level of estrogen in your body lowers. This can cause the tissue around your urethra to change, putting you at a greater risk for urethral inflammation and frequent urinary tract infections.
Treatment
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Estrogen cream rubbed into the area of your vagina can restore the changed tissues, reducing your risk of developing a urinary tract infection.
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