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Hi
I'm 68. Since Nov 2015 I've had recurrent UTIs (first time in my life I've had this problem). I also have a prolapse and fibroids 7.5 largest. Gynae says UTI problem is a combination of prolapse and lack of oestregen. Possibility of using Estriol 0.01% cream or Vagifem pessary - she doesn't think Estriol is strong enough. Any thoughts on the safety and efficacy of both methods for relief of UTIs?
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Whino mary11514
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Mary, I don't know about the medical options but a thought on the simpler stuff here just in case it's been overlooked - Whenever I first feel like a UTI is coming on, I drink lots of water (like a half gallon to a gallon throughout the day) and take cranberry pills, and that seems to ward it off.
I've heard that cranberry juice is actually not good because contains sugar, which supposedly feeds the bacteria, so that's why I take OTC cranberry pills instead. It's probably wishful thinking that that'll fix it for you but ya never know! Best wishes.
mary11514 Whino
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Thanks Whino
The problem with cranberry juice is that I'm on warfarin and can't take it. I've tried dmannose and that doesn't work unfortunately