Urology Hospital
Suite 5, 1162 Cnr Grosvenor St &, Pretorius St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028.
info@africaurology.com
Urology Hospital: 012 423 4204
Cure Day Hospital: 010 500 3339
Jacaranda Hospital: 012 421 6808
Suite 5, 1162 Cnr Grosvenor St &, Pretorius St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028.
Urology Hospital: 012 423 4204
Cure Day Hospital: 010 500 3339
Jacaranda Hospital: 012 421 6808
Most women will experience a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at some point. But if you are getting three or more in a year, or if your infection returns the moment you finish your antibiotics, it is time to stop treating the symptoms and start looking for the root cause.
Here are four hidden reasons you might be caught in the UTI cycle:
Sometimes, due to pelvic floor issues or minor anatomical blockages, your bladder doesn’t completely empty when you use the bathroom. The leftover urine becomes a stagnant pool where bacteria can easily multiply.
If you rely on quick GP visits or over-the-counter medication, you might be taking the wrong type of antibiotic for your specific bacteria. Over time, the bacteria become resistant, meaning the infection is never truly wiped out—it just hides and flares up again.
As estrogen levels drop during menopause, the lining of the urinary tract becomes thinner and more fragile. The natural, protective bacteria in your body also change, making it much easier for UTI-causing bacteria to take hold.
Kidney stones aren’t always painful. Sometimes, a small stone can harbor bacteria. Because antibiotics cannot penetrate the stone, the bacteria survive the medication and reinfect your urinary tract weeks later.
Constantly taking antibiotics is exhausting and terrible for your gut health. As urologists, our job is to investigate why this is happening. Through simple, painless tests in our rooms, we can check how your bladder empties, look for hidden stones, and create a preventative plan that actually works.
You do not have to live with the anxiety of when the next UTI will strike.
Take Action: If you are dealing with recurrent UTIs, book a consultation at our Midstream or Pretoria Urology Hospital branches today. Let’s break the cycle together.
Africa Urology is a specialist practice founded by Dr. Viola Morolo, the first Black female urologist to graduate from the University of Pretoria.
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