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Why do bladder problems start at menopause?
Lower estrogen at menopause affects the bladder, urethra and vaginal tissue, which can cause urgency, leaks and UTIs. Get checked if those bladder changes bother you. Our urologists see women from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
Why do bladder problems start at menopause?
Lower estrogen can thin the lining of the bladder, urethra and vaginal tissue, which may show up as urgency, leaks or more frequent UTIs. Our urologists at 11660 Alpharetta Hwy Ste 700 review that pattern with a history, an exam and usually a urine test. Care can include pelvic floor therapy, medicines for urgency, and treating related bladder conditions; the plan is set at the visit.
When should I get checked?
Book a visit if new urgency, leaks or repeated UTIs around menopause are affecting your day or sleep. Bring a medicine list and, if you can, a few days of notes on how often you go; a urine test is often part of the first visit at our Alpharetta / Roswell office. Fever, inability to urinate or heavy bleeding belongs in an emergency room.
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Questions to bring to your visit
- Are my urgency, leaks or UTIs tied to lower estrogen?
- What treatment options are reasonable to discuss first?
What happens at your visit with us?
Note when urgency, leaks or UTIs started relative to menopause, and bring a list of vaginal or hormone products you already use. Visits are at our Alpharetta / Roswell office, and urine testing can often be done in the same building.
When should I call us?
Call us if bladder changes at menopause bother you, including new urgency, leaks or repeated UTIs. Fever, back pain with vomiting, or inability to urinate should be evaluated in an emergency room.
How do our urologists approach this?
Our urologists explain that lower estrogen affects the bladder, urethra and vaginal tissue, which can cause urgency, leaks and UTIs. The visit may include a urine test and a talk about vaginal estrogen, pelvic floor therapy or medicines for urgency, matched to the pattern you describe.
Our urologists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners see adults from Alpharetta, Roswell, Milton, Crabapple and Mountain Park at our Alpharetta / Roswell office.
Related video
An official Advanced Urology video on overactive bladder, which can overlap with bladder changes after menopause:
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