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Frequent UTI in Women: Intravesical Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin in NYC

Intravesical Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin Sulphate Therapy for Persistent UTI

by Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger, a board-certified urologist and specialist in the treatment of urinary problems in men and women including frequent urination, burning with urination and urinary retention.  

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

What is Intravesical Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin Therapy?

Intravesical therapy means that the therapy or medications are administered directly inside the urinary bladder using a temporary urethral catheter instead of the typical ways medications are taken by mouth or through injection into blood stream or muscles.

Intravesical treatment with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin has been shown to decrease the frequency of UTI in women who get frequent UTI (women who get 3 or more UTI per year).

What is the Evidence that Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin Sulfate Helps?

Multiple randomized controlled studies have shown that treatment with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate decreases the risk of urinary tract infections among women who are predisposed to frequent UTI recurrences. 

Treatment can decrease the frequency of UTI by 70% and can lengthen the time to UTI recurrence from an average of 50 days to as many as 180 days.   Treatment also improves symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency and pelvic pain related to recurrent UTI.

What is the Reason for Using Intravesical Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin Therapy?

A glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer that covers the cells of the urinary bladder is thought to be damaged by recurrent UTI.  This allows an infection to adhere and predisposed to recurrent UTI.  Administration of these naturally occurring compounds inside the bladder can help restore and maintain protective mechanisms against re-infection.

How Many Bladder Instillations of  Hyaluronic Acid and Chondroitin are Given for Treatment of Recurrent UTI?

Intravesical treatment with hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate is given once a week for 4 weeks and then maintenance treatment is continued once a month for 5 months.  After that evidence shows that continuing once a month maintenance treatment is likely to have a beneficial effect. Another option is to repeat treatment once UTI starts to return more frequently again. 

What to Expect after Administration of Hyaluronic Acid in the Urinary Bladder?

Patients are advised to try to keep the medications in the bladder at least 2 hours. They can pee them out as they normally pee. These medications are safe and there are no special precautions about peeing them out.

Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Bladder Pain and UTI?

  • All treatment is performed by a Board-certified urologist experienced in treating men with symptoms of frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence and bladder pain using medical therapy, minimally invasive therapies, lasers and open surgery.
  • We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for treatment of urinary problems in men and women
  • We offer treatment options for overactive bladder, UTI, and urinary incontinence in our office which avoids the risks, costs, and recovery from general anesthesia.  
  • Extensive Experience: Hundreds of men and women have treated successfully using medical therapy, Botox for overactive bladder, Interstim for frequent urination and tibial neuromodulation.

Excellence-Urology_Care VasectomyWhen it comes to experience and innovation – New York Urology Specialists are a step ahead.  Better Science Means Better Care.  We specialize in minimally invasive highly effective treatment for symptoms of bladder pain, urethral burning, pelvic discomfort, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency, and urgency. Many treatment procedures are performed in the convenience and privacy of office settings under local anesthesia.

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

 

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Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship trained board-certified urologist with expertise in evaluation and treatment of urinary problems.  He uses modern effective and proven treatment methods including Botox for OAB, Interstim neuromodulation.  He is highly recommended by top primary care physicians in the New York area.

He has successfully treated hundreds of men and women of all ages with urinary problems including bladder problems, kidney problems, urethral and ureteral problems. 

If you or someone you know has been experiencing urological symptoms, make an appointment to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger’s expert advice. Please feel free to Contact Us with any questions.

 

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

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If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist in NYC who specializes in treating men and women with urinary problems including frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary urgency and incontinence.