Recurrent UTIs

This condition is treated in the Gynaecology clinic.

Pre-referral work-up

History

Must have three pathology confirmed UTIs in six months

All referrals should comply to the referral standards and include in particular:

• History of infections
• Urinary history including voiding dysfunction
• Prolapse symptoms
• Sexual, obstetric and surgical history

Tests

• Renal and bladder ultrasound

Interim/GP management

To refer a patient with this condition, please see the Gynaecology clinic page for the full referral process and templates.

Consider use of vaginal oestrogen, cranberry, Hiprex and vitamin C, or Postcoital or low dose antibiotics.

For more information please see the HealthPathways Tasmania website.

Availability

North

Launceston General Hospital (Level 5)
Phone:  1300 977 694
Fax: 03 6777 5214

North West

North West Regional Hospital
Phone: 6493 6300
Fax: 6464 1928

Mersey Community Hospital
Phone: 1800 636 455 
Fax: 6441 5928

South

Wellington Clinics (Level 8)
Phone: 03 6166 0000
Fax: 03 6173 0473