The relationship between menopause and urinary tract infections Women are susceptible to urinary tract infections because of their physiological structure, and menopausal women are even more susceptible because of the decrease in female hormones, which makes the mucous membranes of the urinary tract and vagina dry and fragile. The change in the pH value of the vagina prompts a change in the ecology of the bacterial industry, which leads to the growth of bacteria attached near the anus more easily, thus increasing the risk of urinary tract infections in menopausal women. Symptoms of urinary tract infections in menopausal women The vast majority of urinary tract infections in women are caused by bacteria that enter the urinary system from the urethra upwards, and most of the bacteria come from the intestinal tract, with Escherichia coli being the most common. Symptoms of urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women include burning sensation of urination, nocturia, straining to urinate, urgency to urinate, inability to urinate cleanly, and incontinence when it is too late to take off the pants when going to the toilet. Urinary tract infections can also exacerbate the symptoms of incontinence. While incontinence is not life-threatening, all of these symptoms are very bothersome. Correct attitude towards medical treatment Elderly people sometimes delay medical treatment because they are embarrassed. In addition, their immune system is not as strong as that of young people, and infections can easily affect their kidneys, so they need to be cared for by their elders even more. Urinary tract health care for menopausal women Menopausal women often suffer from constipation, which affects the emptying of the bladder and indirectly makes the remaining urine in the bladder a breeding ground for germs. Sometimes, the trace amount of fecal matter seeps outside the anus and is carried into the urethra or vagina, causing bacterial infections. Therefore, it is best for menopausal women to drink 1500-2000cc of water every day, eat more fruits and vegetables and yogurt, do a good job of environmental protection in the body, and develop a good habit of relieving the bowels every day, which is a good way to maintain the urinary tract. Menopausal women’s special health conditions 1, difficult urination, should seek early medical attention to determine the cause of the disease, if the urinary tract infection has been cured, there is still difficult urination phenomenon, there may be other urinary dysfunction problems, the need for further examination. 2, persistent urinary incontinence or pelvic relaxation and patients who have had hysterectomies, if there are recurrent urinary tract infections or urinary difficulties, should seek professional medical practitioners as soon as possible to improve the symptoms of appropriate treatment. 3, diabetes and hypertension patients, because of the physical factors more susceptible to infection, so more attention should be paid to personal hygiene, and develop the habit of drinking more water, do not hold urine. For women with mobility problems, it is best to have a portable toilet or bedpan that can be used nearby at any time to prevent falls. According to statistics, the proportion of menopausal diabetic women suffering from asymptomatic urinary tract infections is three times higher than that of menopausal women in general. Diabetic patients’ urine contains sugar, which is a breeding ground for germs, so urinary tract infections can easily affect the kidneys. Therefore, control blood sugar, pay attention to urinary tract health care at any time, if you find that there is a possibility of infection should be rushed to the doctor, in order to effectively avoid urinary tract infections, to protect the kidneys from injury. In addition, should be changed to drink low-sugar and low-calorie cranberry juice, or cranberry extract without sugar, so as not to affect blood sugar control.