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Poone S Shoureshi1, Clarissa Niino2, Karyn S Eilber3
1Department of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. poone.shoureshi@cshs.org.
International Urogynecology Journal
|July 1, 2023
Summary
Vaginal probiotics show promise for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) but more research is needed. Lactobacillus suppositories appear safe, though conclusive evidence for rUTI reduction is lacking.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) pose a significant health and economic burden.
- Vaginal probiotics are increasingly explored as a non-antibiotic approach for rUTI prevention.
- Existing research highlights the need for systematic reviews on probiotic efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Current evidence suggests Lactobacillus vaginal suppositories are safe and offer a non-antibiotic option for rUTI management.
- The conclusive reduction of rUTIs in susceptible women using vaginal probiotics remains inconclusive.
- Optimal dosing and duration for vaginal probiotic therapy require further investigation.
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