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Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don't have

Monday, August 31, 2026


A study found that women treated for recurrent urinary tract infections often did not have bacterial UTIs. Researchers identified hormonal inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction as alternative causes of similar symptoms in these patients.

Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5947249/infection-uti-bladder-antibiotics-hormone-menopause

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