Urogenital tract infections in menopause – how to treat?

Ever since I entered the menopause, I still have inflammation of the genitourinary system.

I don’t want to take any more antibiotics, and I’ve heard that a carbohydrate-restricted diet makes me more resistant to infection, as does vitamin C – is that true? ~ Ola_52

Menopause causes a variety of ailments. One of them is recurrent inflammation of the genitourinary system. It is related to the lack of estrogens in the woman’s body, which are responsible for the well-being of, among others. mucous membranes. When estrogen is depleted, the mucosa becomes thinner, less nourished and more prone to infection. Certainly, limiting carbohydrates and vitamin C may have an impact on the vaginal environment and acidification of the urine, because bacteria are reluctant to grow in an acidic environment. However, it is necessary to try to apply causal treatment, perhaps to consider the use of hormonal drugs, if not general, maybe local. Hormonal drugs perfectly protect the mucous membranes of the urogenital organ, rebuild them, protect against infections, ensure proper hydration, and thus enable satisfactory intercourse. Local treatment does not give such possible complications as general treatment. It is worth considering.

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