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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.
![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.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/ce324078a511ec2e125957e28cb65e721710410550536557_original.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Know 6 Reasons Why UTIs Are Common In Ageing Women
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![In pre-or post-menopausal women vaginal skin becomes relatively thin due to lack of estrogen. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/1501ba10fe2dc85b64e5c9f061bf0134d60bd.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
In pre-or post-menopausal women vaginal skin becomes relatively thin due to lack of estrogen. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Co-morbidities like diabetes can decrease immunity, particularly when sugars are poorly controlled. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/5bacc777b6b44ff6f8939729b40bcb5723a95.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Co-morbidities like diabetes can decrease immunity, particularly when sugars are poorly controlled. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Use of continence pads or diapers for urinary incontinence can be a reason for perineal skin moistness, less of hygiene. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/6ba0b629cbe2938044e9410a0f0c714875374.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Use of continence pads or diapers for urinary incontinence can be a reason for perineal skin moistness, less of hygiene. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Complicated UTIs – recurrent UTIs, UTIs due to antibiotic resistant bacteria, uncontrolled Diabetes, women on long term steroid treatment. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/b32c8809c6bfaf279472fcc90a30519ef19e5.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Complicated UTIs – recurrent UTIs, UTIs due to antibiotic resistant bacteria, uncontrolled Diabetes, women on long term steroid treatment. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Incomplete treatment of antibiotic course for UTI. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/5f0eea3006aec82a9547ae80b0c7f00a4a137.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Incomplete treatment of antibiotic course for UTI. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Dependence on the carer for their perineal hygiene and seeking medical advice early when symptoms start. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/e2a64dc6e51f7f63ab8cb7f6887209167f513.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Dependence on the carer for their perineal hygiene and seeking medical advice early when symptoms start. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Inputs by: Dr. Vaishali Joshi consultant, obstetrician & gynaecologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2024/03/14/2c929014cd7ed41ddb76aaa1b02cc02ac8251.jpg?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Inputs by: Dr. Vaishali Joshi consultant, obstetrician & gynaecologist at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai. (Image Source: Getty)
Published at : 14 Mar 2024 03:34 PM (IST)
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