Why too many women are prescribed antibiotics for UTIs they don’t have

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Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Meghan Rabbitt. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
A recent <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jsm/article/23/3/qdag029/8495035"   >study</a> found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn

A recent study found that many women treated for recurrent UTIs didn't have UTIs at all. Instead, their symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction.

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