Menopause is a word that women don’t like using because of what is associated with it. UTI’s suck, plain and simple. The two together are like the evil villains that must be defeated. We are going to connect our “wonder rings” and women powers and we may not defeat the villains but we will know how to conquer them. We will educate ourselves, educate others, and stop keeping these villain topics in the dark!

We already talked about the myths and how to get temporary relief but now we’re going to dive in a little deeper.

I am a part of a URISTAT® “#NeveronPause” campaign to bring awareness around these topics. I’m now going through peri menopause and one of the systems is you can get a UTI often so prevention is best. My mom, who is full blown into menopause gets UTIs all the time. When she calls and says, “I have a fever”, “I have the shakes”. I tell her to immediately call the doctor and 100% of the time she has a UTI. I recently received a box of Uristat, two days later, mom calls and guess what? YEP! She had a fever and the shakes. She still needed to see her doctor, but I was able to bring over the Uristat to give her temporary relief from the symptoms. URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets deliver fast temporary relief of pain, burning, and urgency and frequency of urination while you wait until you can see the doctor.

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About UTIs!

Q: What is a Urinary Tract Infection and what cause it?
A: A Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common infection especially in women, affecting more than 7 million individuals each year. It begins in your urinary system which is composed of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Normal urine contains no bacteria and UTIs typically occur as a result of bacteria entering your urinary system through the urethra.

Q: Who is at risk of getting a UTI?
A: One in three women will experience their first UTI by age 25 and 50% of women will experience a UTI in their lifetime. There are many triggers that may cause a UTI including:

• The female anatomy
• Sexual activity
• Certain birth control
• Pregnancy
• Menopause
• Urinary tract abnormalities
• Complications in the urinary tract
• Impaired immune system
• Catheterization and previous UTIs

Q: How can I tell if I have an UTI?
A: There are several symptoms which could signify a UTI including:

• Pain and/or burning sensation when you urinate
• Feeling like you have to urinate often, even right after emptying your bladder
• Passing small amounts of urine
• Cloudy or bloody (pink or brown colored) urine
• Strong smelling urine
• Pelvic pain and/or pressure and cramping in abdomen or back
• Fever or chills

Menopause & UTIs

Q: Why does the risk of UTI’s increase with menopause?
A: Women who are experiencing menopause or are postbmenopausal are more likely to get a UTI because of the lack of estrogen and drop in “good bacteria” levels. A lack of estrogen and good bacteria allows “bad bacteria” to grow more easily in the vagina or urethra, resulting in a UTI.

Q: What symptoms os a UTI do manopausal women experience?
A: Menopausal women experience the same symptoms as non menopausal women. Those symptoms include:
• Pain and/or burning sensation when you urinate
• Feelinglike you have to urinate often, even right after emptying your bladder
• Passing small amounts of urine
• Cloudy or bloody (pink or brown colored) urine
• Strong smelling urine
• Pelvic pain and/or pressure and cramping in abdomen or back
• Fever or chills

Treatment & Prevention

Q: Do I have to go to a doctor for a UTI?
A: You Must see a doctor to treat a UTI with a prescription antiantibiotic. If you have any of the below symptoms and suspect you have a UTI, make an appointment as soon as possible. UTI symptoms:

• Pain and/or burning sensation when you urinate
• Feelinglike you have to urinate often, even right after emptying your bladder
• Passing small amounts of urine
• Cloudy or bloody (pink or brown colored) urine
• Strong smelling urine
• Pelvic pain and/or pressure and cramping in abdomen or back
• Fever or chills

Q: What is the best way to treat a UTI?
A: In order to trea and cure a UTI, a prescription antibiotic is necessary. To help alleviate pain associated with UTI while you wait to see your doctor and for the antibiotic to take effect, you can take an over the counter urinary pain reliever like URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets which provide! fast temporaryrelief of pain, burning, urgencyand frequency of urination. URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets contain phenazopyridine HCI, which is the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast, temporary relief of UTI pain.

Q: Does URISTAT® cure UTIs?
A: URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets can provide relief for pain that is experienced as a result of a UTI but will not cure a UTI. A UTI must be treated or cured with an antibiotic that is prescribed by a doctor. URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets provide fast temporary relief of pain, burning, urgency and frequency of urination while waiting to see your doctor
or for the antibiotic to take effect. URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets contain phenazopyridine HCI, which is the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast, temporary relief of UTI pain.

Q: Will nonprescription pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, help with UTI associated pain?
A: Some UTI sufferers may take nonprescription pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen, but URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets are specifically formulated to help relieve the pain and discomfort associated with UTIs. URISTAT® Pain Relief Tablets contain phenazopyridine HCI, which is the #1 doctor recommended OTC ingredient for fast, temporary relief of UTI pain specifically.

Q: How can I prevent getting a UTI?
A: Preventing a UTI is not 100% possible, however there are several ways to reduce your risk of developing one
including:
• Hydrating with water
• Wiping from front to back
• Avoiding irritating products
• Urinating after sex
• Wearing cotton underwear
• Not “holding it” when you need to use the bathroom

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Now that you are educated on UTIs, help URISTAT spread the word about #NeverOnPause and let’s conquer this villain!

disclosure- I have received product and promotional consideration from the makers of URISTAT but these stories and opinions are my own!