What causes urinary tract infection during menopause

Female urinary tract and reproductive system infection is a relatively common disease in life. Due to the reduced immunity of menopausal women, they are easily invaded by external pathogens, which can easily cause urinary tract infections including frequent urination and urgency. For these situations, we should understand the comprehensive causes of the disease and specific treatment methods so that we can give the most correct treatment and protection to the female body.

The main cause of urinary tract infection in elderly women is the decrease in keratinized cells, which reduces the self-cleaning function of the vagina and makes it easier for bacteria to multiply in the vestibule and vagina. Although women are more susceptible to urinary tract infection, whether or not they develop the disease depends mainly on the body's internal factors, and is closely related to the body's weakened resistance, changes in the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the urethra, and abnormal internal environment. In most cases, Escherichia coli infection is limited to the lower urinary tract, while Proteus infection is common in the upper urinary tract. Among intestinal flora, anaerobic bacteria are much more numerous than aerobic bacteria, but urinary tract infection caused by anaerobic bacteria is extremely rare.

The bladder urinates regularly, and the continuous flow of urine can dilute and expel the small amount of bacteria that enter the bladder. As long as the urine flow is smooth and the bladder is emptied normally, it is difficult for bacteria to stay in the urinary tract. Therefore, the more residual urine there is and the longer it stays in the bladder, the greater the possibility of urinary tract infection. The bladder mucosa has bactericidal ability, and high concentrations of urea and organic acids in urine are not conducive to bacterial growth. The white blood cells in the bladder mucosa have the function of phagocytosis and killing bacteria. Mucins in urine prevent bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract mucosa.

Since the body's resistance is reduced in menopausal women, urinary tract infections must be treated with targeted drugs to quickly restore the functions of various organs in the body. Due to the special physiological conditions of women, endocrine disorders may cause some changes in physical and psychological conditions during menopause. Therefore, when female friends have urinary tract infections during menopause, they must seek medical attention in time to avoid missing the best time for treatment.