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Recurrent UTIs can be frustrating and can really affect your quality of life 💛

Simple measures that may help reduce the risk include:
💧 Staying well hydrated
🚽 Passing urine after s*x
🩲 Wearing breathable cotton underwear and avoiding tight clothing
🌙 Allowing good ventilation at night if comfortable

Some commonly used remedies, such as potassium citrate, do not have good evidence to show they prevent recurrent UTIs.

For women around perimenopause or menopause, low oestrogen levels can contribute to recurrent UTIs and some may benefit from vaginal oestrogen. In some cases, preventative antibiotics may be considered.

Most recurrent UTIs are not due to anything serious, but it’s important to speak to a healthcare professional, especially if symptoms keep returning or you notice red flags like blood in your urine, unexplained weight loss, or persistent unusual symptoms.

This post is for education only and does not replace personalised medical advice.

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“Doctor… can I still live a normal life?” 💔

An HIV diagnosis is not the end of your story. With effective treatment, people living with HIV can live long, healthy lives, have relationships and have children.

But trust and honesty matter.

Knowing your status and hiding information that could affect your partner’s health can have serious consequences. Your partner deserves the opportunity to make informed decisions about their own body.

Please get tested. Get treated. Have the difficult conversations.

HIV is manageable. Silence and stigma cause more harm. ❤️

This post is for health education only and does not replace personalised medical advice.

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Which one would you advise for a postmenopausal woman with recurrent urinary tract infections: topical vaginal oestrogen or long-term antibiotics, assuming sinister causes of recurrent UTIs have been ruled out? 👌🏿

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I was literally on my own when he said, ‘ah your BF just scored 🤣😂🤣’ . Who will help us settle this matter 🤣
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What are your thoughts on the Mirena IUS?
If you experience heavy and painful periods, the Mirena is your best bet 👌🏿

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Disclaimer: Remember, if you find out you are pregnant, don’t suddenly stop your medication. Always speak to your doctor first. This was created for educational purposes only. Speak to your healthcare professional for personalised advice.