Why UTIs Are Common In Ageing Women: Co-Morbidities To Other Complications- Know 6 Reasons

UTI is a bacterial infection in any part of the urinary system which includes the kidney, bladder and urethra. Here is why UTI is more common in older women.

Know 6 Reasons Why UTIs Are Common In Ageing Women

In pre-or post-menopausal women vaginal skin becomes relatively thin due to lack of estrogen. (Image Source: Getty)

Co-morbidities like diabetes can decrease immunity, particularly when sugars are poorly controlled. (Image Source: Getty)

Use of continence pads or diapers for urinary incontinence can be a reason for perineal skin moistness, less of hygiene. (Image Source: Getty)

Complicated UTIs – recurrent UTIs, UTIs due to antibiotic resistant bacteria, uncontrolled Diabetes, women on long term steroid treatment. (Image Source: Getty)

Incomplete treatment of antibiotic course for UTI. (Image Source: Getty)

Dependence on the carer for their perineal hygiene and seeking medical advice early when symptoms start. (Image Source: Getty)

Inputs by: Dr. Vaishali Joshi consultant, obstetrician & gynaecologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. (Image Source: Getty)