Can cranberry juice prevent UTIs? In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Anne Cameron discuss various strategies for preventing recurrent UTIs, including which supplements are effective. They cover the efficacy of cranberry supplements, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper compound concentration in products like Ellura. The discussion also addresses the limitations of cranberry juice and the resurgence of methenamine hippurate as a non-antibiotic preventive measure, supported by recent studies. Additionally, they outline comprehensive approaches, including lifestyle modifications, hydration, vaginal estrogen, and hygiene practices, while aiming to destigmatize the condition.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:28 - Cranberry Supplements for UTI Prevention
01:22 - Choosing the Right Cranberry Product
03:05 - Effectiveness and Dosage
05:27 - Cranberry Juice vs. Supplements
06:45 - Exploring Hiprex and Vitamin C
07:08 - Methenamine Hippurate: An Old Medication Revisited
08:59 - Overall Strategy for Managing Recurrent UTIs
11:09 - Vaginal Estrogen
11:48 - Final Thoughts
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BackTable OBGYN Ep. 42 - Recurrent UTIs: Controlling Those Nasty Little Bladder Infections