A woman’s guide to managing recurrent urinary tract infections with probiotics for UTIs

UTIs are among the most diagnosed bacterial infections. Statistics show that over 150 million UTIs are diagnosed globally each year. While UTIs affect everyone, from infants to the elderly, women account for the majority of cases. In fact, it is estimated that 50%-60% of women will experience at least one UTI in their lifetime. For around 26% of these individuals, UTIs are considered recurrent.

What is a recurrent UTI?

A recurrent infection is defined as one that comes back within 6 months of the initial infection. A recent study suggested that the likelihood of an infection recurring increases with age. Findings showed that 53% of women who were 55 or older reported recurrence within 1 year, compared to 36% of younger women.

Probiotics for UTI

UTIs are most commonly treated using antibiotics. These medications are extremely effective in resolving bacterial infections; however, overuse can have negative effects. Given the risks of overuse and potential for side effects, it is important to find ways to prevent and manage recurrent infections.

But not all probiotics are created equal. Reuterina Femme is a purpose-made probiotic designed to maintain and restore healthy flora in the vagina. Made up of the two strains found to be the most effective in treating UTIs, Reuterina Femme helps to restore the bacteria that keeps infection-causing bacteria like E. coli from multiplying in the vagina. By doing so, Reuterina Femme can help in the treatment and prevention of UTIs.

How to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections

Probiotics for UTIs can be effective on their own but when combined with other medications, they can form part of the ultimate UTI prevention strategy. When used with antibiotics to treat an existing UTI, Reuterina Femme can increase the effectiveness of the medication.

However, when it comes to long-term prevention of recurrent UTIs, non-antibiotic medications like Canephron make the ideal partner to Reuterina Femme.

In addition to effectively managing the cause and symptoms of UTIs, Canephron utilises a unique 4-in-1 action that is clinically proven to prevent recurrent UTIs. Its antibacterial properties support the efforts of the good bacteria found in Reuterina Femme, preventing the growth of E. coli bacteria in the urinary tract and stopping dormant infections from returning, creating the ultimate defence against recurrent UTIs.

UTIs are a painful and inconvenient experience that millions of women go through each year. Although most UTIs are not considered dangerous, these often persistent infections can have a marked impact on quality of life. For those women who experience recurrent infections, probiotics for UTIs like Reuterina Femme, combined with non-antibiotic medications like Canephron, can offer a safe and effective solution to maintaining urinary health. Available over the counter at all leading pharmacies, this combination may just be the dream team women have been waiting for.

Don’t let UTIs ruin your glow. Discover the UTI dream team at your nearest Clicks, Dis-Chem, or independent pharmacy today.