Estrogen and recurrent UTI: what are the facts?
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
Estrogen therapy promotes resistance to urinary tract infections in postmenopausal women by altering lower urinary tract mucosal defense mechanisms (Lüthje et al., this issue).
Medical subject headings
- Estrogens
- Urothelium