Yet another UTI 3rd one this year.
After my last one in April/May that took 3 rounds of Antibiotics to clear I wondered if using Vagifem/Estriol cream more often would help in some way prevent/ease them so made an appointment to see a Dr to discuss if I could up from x 2 weekly, cream as and when.
As I've had so many UTIs over the last x amount of years the Dr referred me for an ultrasound scan on my bladder, outcome is the bladder had over 80mls of urine left once emptied, no more than 50mls is acceptable, and Dr wants to eliminate/confirm this could be the cause and has now referred me to a Urogynaecologist for further checks, waiting on appointment date.
The Dr sees no reason why I can't up the pessary to 3 weekly, more if I feel I need it, and has up my prescription to 2 boxes x 12 weekly.
I was just wondering for those that are prone to UTIs what's your weekly regime that helps keep everything ticking over down there, pessary internally, cream externally wise?
Also use YES moisturiser, which suits me, nothing when showering which the Dr says is fine as water does the job, D Mannose supplement but all this seems to do is waste my money instead of prevent.
Just to add no sexual penetration for years...so it's not that that causes the flare ups/UTI's.
