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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 5 MIN

The Solution to UTIs in Menopause: Topical Oestrogen – Dr Naomi Potter

from Is It Hot In Here? Midlife Podcast · host Dr Naomi Potter

Could your recurrent UTIs actually be a menopause problem?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihIn this week's solo episode, Dr Naomi Potter explains the surprising and often overlooked link between diminishing oestrogen and recurrent urinary tract infections – and why antibiotics alone are never going to be the long-term answer.If you've had two or three UTIs in the past year and keep getting sent away with antibiotics, this episode is for you. Naomi explains why recurrent UTIs are so common in perimenopause and menopause, why they're so often missed, and what you can do right now to prevent them – including the simple, safe and highly effective role of topical oestrogen.Topics include:• Why UTIs become more common in perimenopause and menopause• How diminishing oestrogen affects the urinary tract• Why antibiotics treat UTIs but don't prevent them coming back• The role of topical oestrogen in preventing recurrent UTIs• Practical tips to reduce your risk of UTIs• Why recurrent UTIs are a serious long-term health risk if left untreated• Why this menopause symptom is so often missed by doctorsFollow Dr Naomi Potter below:Naomi's Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi's TikTok: @dr_naomipotter#menopause #UTI #topicaloestrogen0:00 – Why Recurring UTIs Are a Hidden Menopause Problem0:51 – The Real Cause: Low Oestrogen and Urinary Tract Health2:15 Practical Tips to Reduce UTI Risk2:56 The #1 Solution: Local Vaginal Oestrogen3:43 The Danger of Untreated UTIs in Older Women4:32 Get Personalised Help with Menopause Care

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