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

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