BackTable Brief: Do Cranberry Supplements Work for UTI Prevention? and Other Recommendations with Dr. Anne Cameron

Can cranberry juice prevent UTIs? In this BackTable OBGYN Brief, Dr. Suzette Sutherland and Dr. Anne Cameron discuss various strategies for preventing recurrent UTIs, including which supplements are effective. They cover the efficacy of cranberry supplements, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper compound concentration in products like Ellura. The discussion also addresses the limitations of cranberry juice and the resurgence of methenamine hippurate as a non-antibiotic preventive measure, supported by recent studies. Additionally, they outline comprehensive approaches, including lifestyle modifications, hydration, vaginal estrogen, and hygiene practices, while aiming to destigmatize the condition. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - Cranberry Supplements for UTI Prevention 01:22 - Choosing the Right Cranberry Product 03:05 - Effectiveness and Dosage 05:27 - Cranberry Juice vs. Supplements 06:45 - Exploring Hiprex and Vitamin C 07:08 - Methenamine Hippurate: An Old Medication Revisited 08:59 - Overall Strategy for Managing Recurrent UTIs 11:09 - Vaginal Estrogen 11:48 - Final Thoughts CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODE BackTable OBGYN Ep. 42 - Recurrent UTIs: Controlling Those Nasty Little Bladder Infections https://www.backtable.com/shows/obgyn/podcasts/42/recurrent-utis-controlling-those-nasty-little-bladder-infections

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