For women who find themselves dealing with a UTI every few months, the bigger concern is often not the infection itself, but why it keeps coming back. Recurrent urinary tract infections can be frustrating and disruptive, and managing them effectively requires looking beyond antibiotics to understand individual risk factors and prevention.

“Once a woman starts experiencing recurrent UTIs, prevention becomes an important part of the conversation. Along with adequate hydration and addressing individual triggers, there are also non-antibiotic options that may help reduce the risk of another infection,” says Dr.Hemlata Hardasani, Gynecologist .