A 48-year-old woman with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs (≥3 in the past year) seeks prevention. She is postmenopausal with vaginal dryness. What strateg...

Question

A 48-year-old woman with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs (≥3 in the past year) seeks prevention. She is postmenopausal with vaginal dryness. What strategy has evidence and is guideline-supported?

Accepted Answer

Topical vaginal estrogen therapy

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Chronic fluoroquinolone prophylaxis for 12 months

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Cranberry products only

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Nitrofurantoin continuously for all women regardless of preference

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Self-start TMP-SMX for any urinary symptoms without culture

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Recurrent UTI-Prevention

A 48-year-old woman with recurrent uncomplicated UTIs (≥3 in the past year) seeks prevention. She is postmenopausal with vaginal dryness. What strategy has evidence and is guideline-supported?