Let’s break the cycle and restore bladder health

If you’re caught in the cycle of recurrent UTIs, you’ll know how exhausting it can be. The symptoms start. You’re prescribed antibiotics. Symptoms improve for a while.

Then weeks or months later the symptoms return.

And the cycle repeats. 

For some women, this pattern continues for years.

Others experience ongoing bladder pain, burning, urgency or frequency, only to be told that their urine tests are "normal" and there is no infection present.

If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

After struggling with recurrent UTIs myself for 22 years, I understand just how frustrating, isolating and life-disrupting these symptoms can be. The constant worry about flare-ups, the impact on relationships, travel, work and confidence, and the feeling that you're not getting answers can be overwhelming.

Why do recurrent UTIs keep coming back?

One of the most frustrating aspects of recurrent UTIs is that many women are repeatedly told their tests are "normal" despite ongoing symptoms.

This is because standard urine tests don’t catch everything and in many cases fail to identify bacteria present  This can leave women confused, dismissed and without answers.

I experiences this myself. I later came to understand is that what I was told was a “new” infection, was in fact an unresolved one that had simply been missed.

This is why, where appropriate, I use advanced DNA-based testing such as Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Unlike standard urine cultures, NGS looks at all bacterial DNA within a sample, providing a broader picture of the urinary microbiome and helping us explore factors that may otherwise be missed.

Alongside this, I assess other key contributors to recurrent urinary symptoms, including gut health, the vaginal microbiome, nutritional status, immune resilience, reinfection by partners and hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause.

Recurrent UTIs and Menopause

Many women notice that UTIs become more frequent during perimenopause and menopause.

Declining oestrogen levels can affect the tissues of the urinary tract and vagina, alter the vaginal microbiome and increase susceptibility to urinary symptoms and infections.

This is an area I pay particular attention to when supporting women experiencing recurrent UTIs during midlife and beyond.

You Don't Have to Stay Stuck in the Cycle

If you're tired of recurring infections, persistent bladder symptoms or feeling like you're not getting answers, let's explore what may be contributing to your symptoms and discuss how nutritional therapy could support your health.

Book a free 20 minute discovery call with me to find out how I can help.

Leticia x

Medical & Professional Disclaimer:

Leticia Dreier is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, a graduate of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, and an accredited member of BANT and the CNHC. The information provided on this page is for educational and nutritional support purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for any medical condition, including UTIs or Interstitial Cystitis.

Nutritional therapy is a complementary approach and does not replace the care of a GP. Always consult your doctor before making changes to your healthcare regime or if you are experiencing acute symptoms.