UTI Preventative Effectiveness
Among those who suffer from recurring Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) there is a need to try and prevent rather than treat infection and there are a large variety of options for UTI preventatives - with varying levels of effectiveness. In this article we discuss the effectiveness and adverse reactions of a selection of preventative options.
Are you taking / using any regular preventatives against UTI's?
36% of respondents reported that they are taking a regular preventative in the hopes of reducing UTIs. There are many preventative treatment options for UTIs and we describe them in our other blog post preventative action options for UTIs.
UTI preventions used, ranked by those which are deemed most effective
|
|
Very effective |
Somewhat effective |
Not at all effective |
I had an adverse reaction |
|
Changed type of catheter |
50% |
20% |
30% |
0% |
|
Low dose antibiotics |
48% |
38% |
14% |
0% |
|
Stopped re-using catheters |
46% |
31% |
23% |
0% |
|
Hydration |
43% |
45% |
13% |
0% |
|
Gentamicin flush |
38% |
13% |
38% |
13% |
|
Diet |
36% |
55% |
9% |
0% |
|
Vitamin C |
26% |
32% |
42% |
0% |
|
Vinegar |
25% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
|
Ural |
23% |
43% |
27% |
7% |
|
Cranberry |
23% |
39% |
32% |
6% |
|
D-Mannose |
22% |
33% |
44% |
0% |
|
Hiprex |
20% |
49% |
29% |
3% |
|
Bladder washes |
19% |
44% |
31% |
6% |
|
Probiotics |
16% |
42% |
42% |
0% |
|
UTI vaccine |
0% |
0% |
67% |
33% |
|
Hormone therapy |
0% |
50% |
50% |
0% |
|
Chinese Herbs |
0% |
0% |
50% |
50% |
|
Oregano oil |
0% |
0% |
50% |
50% |
|
Started re-using catheters |
0% |
33% |
33% |
33% |
The preventatives highlight in grey were reported by a very low number of respondents.
Of all the preventatives tried, the highest number of people reported trying hydration.
UTI preventative treatments to which people reported experiencing adverse reactions
|
|
Very effective |
Somewhat effective |
Not at all effective |
I had an adverse reaction |
|
Chinese Herbs |
0% |
0% |
50% |
50% |
|
Oregano oil |
0% |
0% |
50% |
50% |
|
UTI vaccine |
0% |
0% |
67% |
33% |
|
Started re-using catheters |
0% |
33% |
33% |
33% |
|
Vinegar |
25% |
25% |
25% |
25% |
|
Gentamicin flush |
38% |
13% |
38% |
13% |
|
Ural |
23% |
43% |
27% |
7% |
|
Cranberry |
23% |
39% |
32% |
6% |
|
Bladder washes |
19% |
44% |
31% |
6% |
|
Hiprex |
20% |
49% |
29% |
3% |
The preventatives highlighted in grey were reported by a very low number of respondents.
Disclaimer
Clearly, there are a lot of complex and competing issues involved. Some of these treatments, such as hormone therapy, are not suitable for everyone. Like most of the issues surrounding UTIs, there is no one definitive answer.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration or any medical professional and are not designed as medical recommendations. Please speak to a medical professional about any of the above before making changes.
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