Estrogen & Recurrent UTI in Postmenopausal Women

In Brief The risk of recurrent urinary tract infections in older women may be diminished by systemic or topical estrogen replacement therapy, according to this review of the literature. Menopause brings about several changes in the genitourinary tract that increase UTI risk. A literature review examines the efficacy of both oral and topical estrogen replacement therapy for treatment and prevention.