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Menopause causes hormonal changes that lower hormones. Estrogen levels decrease it can trigger UTI . Some women find that they are getting more UTIs in their menopausal years than before. Estrogen applied locally can help with decreasing UTI's. There is new area of medicine for those suffering with urinary tract issues it is called "UroGynecology" The lack of estrogen weakens the bladder the urethra, the tube it can causes problems in controlling urinary functions. Reduced estrogen also alters the acidity of the vulva and the vagina, which can make the area more prone to infection by bacteria or yeast overgrowth. Foods that increase estrogen: flaxseed, organic soy, peaches, garlic, sesame seeds, Brussel sprouts broccoli, kale, cashews. Supplements, vitamin B, Vitamin D, and resveratrol evening primrose oil, DHEA and the Dong Quai. Some women cannot have hormone therapy if they have breast cancer it is best to check with the the expert on this
